Disease alerts - West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan, August 24, 2025 - West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan, August 24, 2025 - West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan, August 24, 2025

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Immediately Notifiable

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Immediately Notifiable

Animal Type:

Equine

Susceptible Animal Types:

Avian (Non-domestic);
Equine;
Human

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

West nile virus

Disease Agent Type:

Virus

Organization:

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Region:

Saskatchewan

Event Size:

1 individual

Problem(s):

Nervous systems signs

Topics:

Endemic;
Vector/Vector-borne

Start Date

Aug/24/2025

End Date

Aug/24/2025

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan, August 24, 2025

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Laird, Saskatchewan. A horse was seen on farm for minimal clinical signs (very minimal muzzle fasciculation and very mild hind limb weakness. West Nile Virus was confirmed on August 24, 2025. Six additional horses were exposed.