New Equine West Nile App Launched
Edited Press Release
September 10, 2013
The app is designed to help owners evaluate the risk of not vaccinating against mosquito-borne diseases.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
The app is designed to help owners evaluate the risk of not vaccinating against mosquito-borne diseases.
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Animal health officials are reminding equid owners statewide to watch for West Nile virus (WNV).
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