November 17, 2009

Mosquito spraying, West Nile dwindle in Central Louisiana

Alexandria Town Talk - West Nile virus, a major worry in Louisiana just a few years ago, has dwindled to almost nothing. http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170317

Posted by sball at 03:03 PM

November 12, 2009

Genetics vs. bug-borne illness

Arizona Daily Star - Genetically engineered mosquitoes created by UA entomologists could provide a valuable weapon against malaria, dengue, West Nile and West Nile and other mosquito-transmitted diseases. http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/317273

Posted by sball at 10:36 AM

November 02, 2009

Kentucky Department of Agriculture - West Nile Virus 2009 Equine Summary

Office of State Veterinarian - West Nile Virus - 2009 Equine Summary - Updated 10/15/2009 http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine/westnile09.htm

Posted by sball at 09:56 AM

Mosquitoes continue to pose health risks in area

High Springs Heralds - In Alachua County, Florida, one horse was confirmed with the West Nile Virus this month, and two horses were reported with Eastern equine encephalitis between January and September. http://www.highspringsherald.com/articles/2009/10/22/news/news06.txt

Posted by sball at 09:49 AM

West Nile virus down but not out

Omaha World-Herald - The West Nile virus hit Nebraska hard in 2002-03. In 2002, the state had 1,100 confirmed cases of West Nile in equines — horses, donkeys and mules. http://www.omaha.com/article/20091025/NEWS01/710259899

Posted by sball at 09:47 AM

County records horse death from West Nile

Wilson County News - After a three-year hiatus, equine encephalitis or West Nile virus has made its return to Wilson County, Texas, according to an area veterinarian. http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24982&n=agriculture-today-county-records-horse-death-from-west-nile

Posted by sball at 09:46 AM