west nile virus

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Equine disease alerts remind owners to be vigilant about vaccinations 

According to the Equine Disease Communication Center website, equinediseasecc.org/alerts, there are numerous diseases for horse owners to be aware of and have proper vaccinations for their animals.   Equine Herpesvirus-Respiratory One case was reported Aug. 9 in McIntosh Count... Read More

Aedes mosquitoe is sucking blood on human skin. (Photo: iStock - panom)
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Minimize the risk of West Nile virus infection

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Animal Health, Editors, Equestrian, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Kylene Scott, Livestock, Oklahoma, Southern Region

Equine West Nile virus case reported in northwest Oklahoma 



Aedes aegypti larvae and pupae prefer water captured by containers like buckets, birdbaths and old tires, anything that can hold enough water to develop into adults. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Mosquitoes can take a bite out of outdoor fun

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Mosquito season is upon us. Understanding where these pesky blood-sucking pests develop can help you reduce their populations around your home and protect you from bites. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites

Horses not infected with West Nile Virus. (Journal stock photo.)

Horse identified with West Nile Virus in northwest Oklahoma  

Horses not infected with West Nile Virus. (Journal stock photo.)

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Horses in Kansas

  • By Heather Lansdowne │ Kansas Department of Agriculture

Equine West Nile Virus case confirmed in Weld County

Mosquitoes undeterred by drought–4 tips to protect your horse

State vet confirms more equine West Nile virus cases in Colorado

Weld County horse diagnosed with West Nile Virus