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Tropical animal health and production2008; 40(1); 69-76; doi: 10.1007/s11250-007-9055-8

The economic impact of West Nile virus infection in horses in the North Dakota equine industry in 2002.

Abstract: This study estimated economic impacts associated with the West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak in horses for North Dakota in 2002. The 2002 epidemic in the United States was the largest meningoencephalitis epidemic reported in the Western Hemisphere. Over 15,257 horse cases were reported in 43 states with most cases occurring in central United States. North Dakota reported over 569 horse cases, with a mortality rate of 22%. The total costs incurred by the state were approximately US$1.9 million. The costs incurred by horse owners were about US$1.5 million. Of the US$1.5 million, about US$781,203 and US$802,790 were spent on medical costs and losses due to inability to use animals because of the disease, respectively. Medical costs included the cost of vaccinating 152 horses, and the treatment costs for 345 horses which were US$4,803 and US$524,400 respectively. Costs associated with mortality were US$252,000 for the 126 horses which died of WNV. The state government spent US*$400,000 on WNV monitoring, control, and surveillance under the WNV-control program in 2002. Despite these conservative estimates, the data suggest that economic costs attributable to WNV epidemic to horse owners in North Dakota were substantial.
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Publication Date: 2008-06-14 PubMed ID: 18551781DOI: 10.1007/s11250-007-9055-8Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article presents an in-depth assessment of the economic impacts caused by the West Nile virus (WNV) in the horse industry in North Dakota in 2002, highlighting a total expenditure of approximately $1.9 million due to medical expenses, loss of usage, and mortality of horses.

Economic Impact of West Nile Virus Outbreak

  • The West Nile virus outbreak in 2002 was a significant health epidemic in the United States and was the largest meningoencephalitis epidemic reported in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Over 15,257 horse cases were reported across 43 states, with the highest concentration in the central United States.
  • A particularly severe outbreak was reported in North Dakota, with over 569 horse cases reported and a mortality rate of 22%.
  • The combined costs for the state of North Dakota were estimated to be around US$1.9 million.

Costs Incurred by Horse Owners

  • Horse owners in North Dakota had to bear significant costs as a result of the WNV outbreak. The total costs for horse owners were estimated at about US$1.5 million.
  • These costs were primarily divided into medical costs approximated at US$781,203 and loss due to inability to utilize animals resulting in a loss of US$802,790.
  • Medical costs comprised the expense of vaccinating 152 horses and the treatment costs for 345 horses, costing around US$4,803 and US$524,400 respectively.

Mortality Costs and Government Expenditure

  • The cost linked with mortality resulting from WNV stood at US$252,000 for the 126 horses that died due to the virus in North Dakota.
  • In addition to this, the state government allocated US$400,000 to WNV monitoring, control, and surveillance tasks under the WNV-control program in 2002.

Conclusion

  • The researchers conclude that despite these estimates being potentially conservative, the data suggests that the economic impact of the West Nile virus epidemic on horse owners in North Dakota was significant.

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Ndiva Mongoh M, Hearne R, Dyer NW, Khaitsa ML. (2008). The economic impact of West Nile virus infection in horses in the North Dakota equine industry in 2002. Trop Anim Health Prod, 40(1), 69-76. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-007-9055-8

Publication

Tropical animal health and production
ISSN: 0049-4747
NlmUniqueID: 1277355
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 40
Issue: 1
Pages: 69-76

Researcher Affiliations

Ndiva Mongoh, M
  • School of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 5406, Fargo, ND 58105-5406, USA.
Hearne, R
    Dyer, N W
      Khaitsa, M L

        MeSH Terms

        • Animal Husbandry / economics
        • Animals
        • Disease Outbreaks / economics
        • Disease Outbreaks / veterinary
        • Female
        • Horse Diseases / economics
        • Horse Diseases / virology
        • Horses
        • Male
        • North Dakota
        • West Nile Fever / economics
        • West Nile Fever / veterinary
        • West Nile Fever / virology
        • West Nile virus / growth & development
        • Zoonoses / virology

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