Is There Treatment For West Nile Encephalitis In Horses?
Currently, there is no specific treatment for West Nile encephalitis in horses. Supportive veterinary care is recommended. Is There A Vaccine To Protect My Horse? Currently, there is a new vaccine available against West Nile virus. It is imperative that horses are vaccinated twice initially, three to six weeks apart, with this vaccine. Horses vaccinated against Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are not protected against West Nile virus. How Can I Prevent Mosquitoes From Affecting My Horses? You can take some easy steps 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 the evening and overnight. Mosquitoes are attracted to lights. • Place incandescent bulbs around the perimeter of the stable to attract mosquitoes away from the horses. Black lights do not attract mosquitoes well. • Remove all birds, including chickens, that are in or close
