Seneca County, N.Y. — A horse was euthanized in Seneca County after testing positive for West Nile virus, county health officials said Tuesday.

This was the first-ever confirmed case of a horse having the virus in the county, officials said.

The horse, which lived in the southern portion of the county, had to be euthanized, Andrew Rude, a public health educator for the county, told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard.

Health officials advise people to wear protective clothing, use insect repellent and limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Officials also suggest that people eliminate standing water around their home and talk with veterinarians about vaccinations and mosquito control for their animals.

“While West Nile virus cases in horses do not p

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