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Far More Horses with West Nile Virus This Year, and Symptoms Are Severe: 'Some Horses Die, Others Must Be Euthanized to End Their Suffering'

NRC·23 September · 09:00·21 hours ago

In the Netherlands, 88 horses have been officially confirmed with West Nile virus this year, a significant increase from three cases in 2025. The infection has spread across multiple provinces, starting with early August reports in South Holland. While vaccination reduces the risk of severe neurological symptoms, veterinary expert Vivianne van Leeuwen notes that expensive and slow testing delays may discourage reporting. Additionally, human infections have risen to 28, resulting in four deaths, prompting blood bank Sanquin to begin screening donations for the virus.

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