Is West Nile Virus a Forgotten Disease in North America?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
August 19, 2022
West Nile virus is still a threat to horses, but veterinarians say vaccination rates are down.
West Nile virus is still a threat to horses, but veterinarians say vaccination rates are down.
Results from a recent study in Egypt showed an association between certain horse demographics and vulnerability to West Nile virus.
Determining exactly which vaccines a horse needs can be confusing. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts to make sure you’re providing the disease protection your horse needs.
What vaccines should horses have on board prior to show season?
Veterinary authorities recommend these vaccines for all horses, every year.
Confused by the various vaccine types, schedules, and administration routes for horses? Here’s what you need to know.
Dr. Sarah Colmer shares how EPM recovery might vary among horses based on the severity of the disease.
EPM can be difficult to diagnose. Dr. Sarah Colmer explains how veterinarians use a neuro exam, bloodwork, and cerebrospinal fluid to confirm an EPM diagnosis.
Dr. Sarah Colmer shares management practices and preventive measures horse owners can implement to protect horses from EPM.
Dr. Sarah Colmer of the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center describes this neurologic disease and how horses contract it.
From imaging to diagnostic tests, vets have many ways to help horses with EPM, wobbler syndrome, and spinal cord injuries.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is notoriously difficult for veterinarians to diagnose and equally tricky to treat. But there’s hope as researchers continue to investigate this neurologic disease. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
The group will convene later this year to share the current state of expertise in the neurologic disease’s key areas.
The most common horse vertebral issues seen over a decade at one diagnostic lab were wobbler syndrome, fracture/subluxation, and abnormal spinal curvature.
Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd. Learn more in this article from the April 2022 issue of The Horse.
One horse tested positive, and six have been exposed.
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