First horse reported with West Nile virus in Ohio

The state has reported Ohio's first West Nile virus cases in horses this year.Ohio's Department of Health said Tuesday that two horses in northeast Ohio tested positive for the virus that is transmitted through bites from infected mosquitoes. Agriculture officials say the spread of the virus in horses can be prevented with proper vaccination. They say the horses confirmed with the virus had not been vaccinated.Officials are urging horse owners to ensure their animal's vaccine and boosters are up