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Is there a disease that affects horses that is transferred by poultry?

Last Updated: May 23, 2008

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Things such as West Nile virus can be transmitted to horses via mosquitoes, and poultry can be the reservoir for the flavivirus that causes West Nile virus. Another disease that could be transmitted through poultry feces is Salmonella, which causes diarrhea.

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