2006 News Releases


Equine WNV now confirmed in five Montana counties

August 15, 2006

Horses in Cascade, Glacier, Phillips, and Yellowstone Counties as well as a second horse in Flathead County have been confirmed with West Nile Virus (WNV), for a total of six equine WNV cases this season, according to Montana Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Jeanne Rankin. [More]


Officials Confirm Death of Horse Due to West Nile Virus

August 2, 2006

State officials Wednesday confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in Montana this year in a horse from Flathead County that died of the disease July 22. [More]