It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate Horses Against EEE, WNV

There’s still time to take steps to protect your horse from these two potentially deadly mosquito-borne diseases.
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Perhaps it slipped your mind earlier this year or maybe you thought the mild weather would hold them off, but mosquitoes are swarming and could spread two diseases among horses. It’s not too late to vaccinate for prevention of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV).

"The mild weather we’ve had may have lulled you into a false sense of security, but the mosquito population has exploded since the warm weather arrived and horses are at risk,” said Julie McGwin, DVM, of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Horses require two doses of the vaccinations initially, and then boosters at least annually.

"Work with your veterinarian on your horse’s vaccination program so you get the best formulation for your horse and advice about additional boosters later in the season," McGwin says

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