Fort Dodge Animal Health has taken a proactive approach to keeping horse owners informed on the spread and dangers of West Nile virus (WNV) by launching an information-packed web site and developing educational literature.

In just two years, WNV has become one of the fastest growing health threats to horses in the United States. As a mosquito-borne disease, experts believe that WNV will soon spread from coast to coast. 

According to Rob Daily, Director Equine Business Unit for Fort Dodge Animal Health, the more that owners know about this disease, the better chance they have of preventing their horses from contracting it.

“There is no specific treatment or cure for West Nile virus, which means that prevention is the best approach toward this debilitating disease,” said Daily. “For that reason, Fort Dodge has dedicated a web site–https://www.equinewestnile.com–and produced a brochure to create greater awareness of the severity of West Nile virus, and to highlight the preventive measures owners can take to protect their horses