November 24, 2009
New West Nile Virus Vaccines for Horses Approved
@TheHorse - New equine West Nile virus vaccines have been approved by the USDA. The vaccine line, called Vetera, is manufactured by Boehringer-Ingelheim, a privately held pharmaceutical company. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15334
Posted by sball at 8:36 AM
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 3:03 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 2, 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 9:56 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 9:49 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 9:47 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 9:46 AM
Precautions urged against West Nile virus
Hope Standard (Canada) - Following the discovery of a horse infected with the West Nile virus in Aldergrove and another infected horse in the South Okanagan, provincial health officials are urging people to take preventative measures to protect themselves and their horses. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/62934622.html
Posted by sball at 9:43 AM