July 01, 2009

K-State Vet Reminds Horse Owners to Vaccinate

KansasFarmer.com -- This summer´s warmer weather has horse owners out riding, tending to foals, heading to shows and other activities. In the midst of it all, a Kansas State University veterinarian is reminding owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated. http://kansasfarmer.com/story.aspx?s=24577

Posted by sball at 10:24 AM

June 22, 2009

Foal Immune Responses after WNV Vaccination, AAEP 2008

@TheHorse -- A study conducted by personnel at the University of Kentucky and other institutions was aimed at determining an appropriate time for vaccinating foals for West Nile virus (WNV. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=14391

Posted by sball at 09:17 AM

June 02, 2009

Mosquito threat to giant tortoise

BBC News, UK -- The famous Galapagos giant tortoises could be at serious risk from mosquitoes that have developed a taste for reptile blood, experts have warned. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8078287.stm

Posted by sball at 07:51 AM

West Nile expected in Utah soon / Officials: Cases already found in California

StandardNet -- But for sure, West Nile will be detected in Utah because the disease is here to stay... http://www.standard.net/live/news/174775/

Posted by sball at 07:49 AM

June 01, 2009

Birds no longer tested for West Nile Virus

ThePost.ca -- "In the past, dead birds were a good indicator of West Nile virus activity in Ontario. Now that we know West Nile virus is here to stay in Ontario, Canada, tracking dead birds is no longer deemed necessary. http://www.thepost.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1589042

Posted by sball at 08:37 AM