West Nile Virus (WNV)
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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.
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Owners Urged to Check Horses' WNV Vaccine Status
Owners are urged to ensure their horses' vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.
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Triaging Acute Equine Neurologic Emergencies
One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.
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Iowa Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinated Against WNV
June 08, 2013
Officials encouraged owners to ensure their horses are properly vaccinated against WNV. ... Read More
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Oregon State Vet Offers Seasonal Advice to Horse Owners
June 02, 2013
Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.... Read More
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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
May 16, 2013
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.... Read More
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N.C. Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against WNV, EEE
May 13, 2013
In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.... Read More
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La. Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for EEE, WNV
April 28, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals for both EEE and WNV. ... Read More
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Equine Neurologic Disease
April 25, 2013
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.... Read More
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Or You Could Just use West Nile Innovator
April 24, 2013
WEST NILE-INNOVATOR has helped protect more horses than any other.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.... Read More
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Owners Urged to Check Horses' WNV Vaccine Status
April 20, 2013
Owners are urged to ensure their horses' vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.... Read More
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Va. Horse Owners Urged to Consider WNV, EEE, Rabies Vaccines
April 19, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners talk with vets about vaccinating against WNV, EEE, and rabies.... Read More
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Remember WNV, EEE in Horses' Spring Vaccines
March 20, 2013
As the spring vaccination season approaches, consider have horses vaccinated against WNV and EEE.... Read More
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Triaging Acute Equine Neurologic Emergencies
March 19, 2013
One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.... Read More
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Understanding the OIE's Role in Disease Prevention
February 02, 2013
The World Organization for Animal Health’s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.... Read More
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Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.... Read More
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Equine Infectious Neurologic Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
January 02, 2013
The discussion focused on four continuing problems: EHM, EPM, WNV, and other encephalitides.... Read More
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2012 Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Steady
December 13, 2012
At the most recent update, APHIS reported 609 equine WNV cases nationwide and 206 cases of equine EEE in 2012.... Read More
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CDA Issues 2012 Colorado Livestock Disease Recap
November 18, 2012
Equine herpesvirus-1, vesicular stomatitis, and West Nile virus were all confirmed in Colorado horses in 2012.... Read More
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Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Continue to Rise
November 12, 2012
As of Nov. 6, the USGS indicated that the WNV and EEE totals had risen to 620 and 204, respectively.... Read More
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WNV Identified in Georgia Horse
October 18, 2012
A horse residing in Ben Hill County tested positive for the virus, officials announced Oct. 17.... Read More
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Texas Officials Report 72 Equine WNV Cases so far in 2012
October 15, 2012
Seventy-two horses residing in 49 Texas counties had been confirmed positive since the beginning of the year.... Read More
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Commentary: Take West Nile Risk Seriously
October 14, 2012
People need to take the WNV risk to themselves and their horses seriously. What are you willing to do?... Read More
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APHIS Reports more than 400 Equine WNV Cases Nationwide
October 10, 2012
The current equine WNV case total marks a 372% increase compared to last year's total.... Read More
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Is it Too Late to Vaccinate my Horse?
October 06, 2012
Life-threatening diseases are out there, and the best way to help protect your horse is to vaccinate.... Read More
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New Equine EEE, WNV Cases Reported in Mass., Ill.
October 04, 2012
Officials in Massachusetts and Illinois have reported additional equine cases of EEE and WNV.... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Behavior Changes in West Nile Virus Survivors
Q. My horse contracted West Nile virus (WNV) before there was a vaccination for it. I've heard some horses have been reported to have very different personalities after having WNV and would like to know if any were able to be safely used afterwards.
Vaccinating for West Nile Virus at High Altitudes
Q. I live at almost 8,000 feet in the mountains of Colorado. As far as I know we have yet to have a case of West Nile virus above 6,000 feet, and only have mosquitoes for a few months anywhere in the state. Do I really need to vaccinate twice a year?
Reaction to WNV Vaccination?
Q. My miniature horse injured her shoulder last February (it has healed). However, after her first West Nile virus vaccination over a year later, she became lame in that leg/shoulder again. Is this documented as a possible side effect to the vaccination? I am concerned about her receiving the second injection, which is due shortly. She is just now recovering from the first
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