WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WEST NILE VIRUS
The West Nile virus (WNV) infection has been confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in 16 horses from 4 states. Check USDA updates
General Information.
Surveillance maps for 2001 and 2002 reflect data reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
West Nile Virus affects horses more often than any other domestic animal.
The West Nile Virus is posing a threat to equines and much more. In the worst cases in there can be death. Read the Center of Disease Control's informaton on this virus.
The most frequently asked questions answered here. Many links to virus information
National Wildlife Health Center maps showing states that have reported this virus.
This page has some of the best web site information available on this topic.
News release by Drs. John Berends and Judy Marteniuk MSU Extension Veterinarians
Information by State Links by state on WNV. What does your state know about this disease?
Information and health facts.
Can West Nile virus cause disease in horses?
This is the first report of West Nile virus infection of any animal species in the United States this year was in Jefferson County Florida.
Press releases, general information, facts sheets and more on this site.
Five cases of this disease have been reported in NC.
Pennsylvania has developed a network of information to help combat the spread of this disease.
West Nile surveillance and education in South Dakota is funded by a CDC grant to the department's Public Health Laboratory. WNV surveillance includes humans, horses, birds and mosquitoes.
Animal healt and welfare and the WNV.
General Information United States Animal Health Association Information
The West Nile Virus can make people sick or kill them.
WNV alert.
Precautions to protect your horses against West Nile Virus
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