Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine Sept 2018 Vol 3 Issue 3

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

What Horse Owners Should Know About West Nile summer or early fall months.

West Nile is an inflammation of the central nervous system. Horse can become infected from the bite of certain mosquitoes that are infected with the virus. The virus is transmitted when a mosquito bites a bird that is infected then bites a horse. The infection primarily occurs in the late

That is why it is suggested to have your horses vaccinated with the West Nile Vaccine. The vaccine is not a guarantee, but it will offer some protection against the infection. The best way to prevent the infection not only for horses, but people as well is to Continue on Pg 27

Signs of the infection in the horses may include loss of appetite, depression, fever, weakness of the hind limb and walking in circles are just to name a few.

There is no specific treatment for horses that are infected.

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