Equine experts advise horse owners to continue to be vigilant with their animal's care as several deadly diseases pose a risk.

Multiple cases of West Nile virus have been reported here in the United States. For those unfamiliar, the virus is transmitted through mosquitoes and is most active this time of year.

A second person has died of West Nile virus this summer in South Dakota, according to the state Department of Health's dashboard. A total of 16 human cases had been reported statewide as of Aug. 8.

West Nile Virus can result in febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis or encephalitis, stemming from a bite from an infected mosquito. There is no specific treatment for West Nile.

West Nile Virus cases in Mosquitos and humans are on the rise in Texas. The first trace in San Antonio has been reported by Metro Health.

West Nile virus has been confirmed in Minnesota in 2025. There have been three confirmed human infections as of Aug. 1. West Nile, the most often reported mosquito-borne illness in Minnesota, was ...