Can Vaccination Protect Horses from Neurologic EHV-1?
Erica Larson
December 30, 2013
One EHV-1 vaccine could have some protective properties against the neurologic form of the virus.
One EHV-1 vaccine could have some protective properties against the neurologic form of the virus.
Thus far in 2013, 12 Kentucky horses have tested positive for WNV in 10 counties.
Research suggests the protection afforded by influenza vaccines might not be as straightforward as we think.
One of the most important things you can do to maintain health is have your animal vaccinated.
Owners are urged to have horses vaccinated properly to reduce the risk of WNV, EEE, and other diseases.
The unvaccinated 17-year-old Quarter Horse mare died earlier this month.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
Are general horse owners using the contraceptive vaccine porcine zona pellucida (or PZP)?
Officials in Florida and New Hampshire reported that horses in both states have tested positive for EEE.
The AVMA says crucial veterinary programs that ensure animals’ health and welfare are short-staffed or halted.
As of Sept. 25, 139 cases of EEE and 157 cases of WNV have been reported in horses nationwide.
A horse in Chatham County has tested positive for EEE, environmental health officials announced Sept. 26.
Wyoming animal health officials encourage owners to vaccinate horses against the potentially deadly virus.
The horse was vaccinated for EEE and West Nile virus (WNV) a year ago but had not received a booster dose.
The app is designed to help owners evaluate the risk of not vaccinating against mosquito-borne diseases.
The affected horse had not received an EEE vaccination and was euthanized on August 31.
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