ScienceDaily reports the rapid spread of West Nile virus in North America over the past decade is likely to have long-lasting ecological consequences throughout the continent. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081103084048.htm

HorseChannel.com reports the reports of West Nile virus cases in horses out West is causing concern for veterinarians and owners.http://horsechannel.com/horse-news/2008/10/08/wnv-sounds-alarms.aspx

ScienceDaily.com reports biologists at Washington University in St. Louis conducted a study that shows the more diverse a bird population is in an area, the less chance humans have of exposure to West Nile virus. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081006180811.htm

TheHorse.com reports athird horse in Kentucky has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=12819