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Nebraska Horses Face West Nile Threat | Lincoln News
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Nebraska’s Panhandle just got some serious bug news: the first horse in 2026 has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting urgent action from state health officials. Horses contract it through mosquito bites—same as humans—and while most show no symptoms, about 10% face severe illness, including seizures and even euthanasia. Horse owners are being urged to check vaccination status and contact vets immediately. It’s not just horses—15 mosquito-borne disease cases and 7 bird deaths have already been reported this year. Everyone in areas like Scottsbluff should take precautions: use repellent during dawn and dusk, and eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed.
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