Is there a specific treatment for West Nile encephalitis in horses?
No specific treatment. Supportive veterinary care including IV fluids and anti-inflammatories is recommended. How can I reduce the number of mosquitoes around my home? Reduce the amount of standing water available for mosquito breeding. • Dispose of water-holding containers on your property. • Remove all discarded tires. • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors. • Clean clogged roof gutters. • Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use. • Turn over wheelbarrows and don’t let water stagnate in birdbaths. • Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. • Clean and chlorinate swimming pools when not in use. • Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property. How can I prevent mosquitoes from affecting my horses? There are some easy steps you can take to prevent mosquitoes from affecting your horses: • House horses indoors during peak periods of mosquito activity (dusk and dawn). • Avoid turning on lights inside the stable during th
