Adrian, MI – A horse in Lenawee County has tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to reporting by the County Health Department.
The case occurred in a 13-year-old grey mare, which became ill on October 7th, with neurological signs including a reluctance to move, muscle twitching, muzzle tremors, and grinding of the teeth. It is unclear if the horse was vaccinated against West Nile Virus. This is the first known case of WNV ever in a domestic animal from Lenawee County, and the fifth horse case statewide for 2021. The horse is alive and recovering.
In addition to animal cases, there have been 40 confirmed human cases of WNV in Michigan
so far this year. Lenawee County does not have any known human cases at this time.
The Health Department reminds residents that the best way to protect against West Nile Virus, and other mosquito-borne illnesses, is to protect themselves and their pets and livestock from mosquitoes.
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