Webinar: Understanding West Nile Virus
Since West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999, more than 24,671 horses have been infected.
- Topics: Article, Vaccinations, West Nile Virus (WNV)
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Since West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999, more than 24,671 horses have been infected. Fall is when horse owners and veterinarians most often see this deadly virus emerge. To help horse owners better understand this disease, host TheHorse.com and sponsor Intervet presented the on-demand educational webinar "Understanding West Nile Virus" on Oct. 2, 2007. The archived webinar is now available for free download in TheHorse.com’s Video Library.
Debra C. Sellon, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, a professor of Equine Medicine at Washington State University, and Maureen Long, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, an assistant professor of Large Animal Medicine at the University of Florida, discussed the following topics:
- What West Nile virus is and its history in the United States,
- Its clinical signs,
- How to protect your horses, and
- Treatment options.
