Butte Co., California, Officials Warn Horses at Risk for WNV
Edited Press Release
June 5, 2016
Officials are encouraging vaccination, which has proven to be an effective disease prevention tool.
Officials are encouraging vaccination, which has proven to be an effective disease prevention tool.
State officials say now’s the time to vaccinate horses against rabies, Eastern equine encephalitis, and West Nile virus.
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The affected horse from Horry County has been euthanized.
Officials advise owners to ensure horses are protected from West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.
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The Hendra virus vaccine has now been approved to be delivered annually following initial administration.
Thirty-six horses in 10 counties tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in 2015.
The horse was hospitalized and later euthanized.
The affected 18-month-old Quarter Horse died on April 4.
The UHVRC has delivered more than 21,000 free vaccines to horses in need since its inception in December 2008.
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Don’t wait to vaccinate horses against diseases including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, and rabies.
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