West Niles Virus is becoming more of a problem, and seems to have more of a presence every year.  The links below will take you  to informative articles to help you decide how you will deal with it.

 

It is a controversial issue. There is a vaccine available to protect your horse.  It is widely recommended in the medical world.

 

The link to the last article on this page comes from a different point of view. You should be made aware of all the information available before deciding for yourself.

 

WARNING! The link to the last article contains VERY GRAPHIC PICTURES. If such pictures bother you, you may not want to visit that site.

West Niles Virus

Learn how to protect yourself from West Niles. View a US map that tracks West Niles.

West Niles Map

The West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus that affects a horse's neurological system. Here are some environmental risks.

Environmental Risks

West Niles affects horse’s neurologic system. Is basically spread by mosquitoes.

Affects on the Neurologic System

Another point of view. Very graphic, if detailed pictures might bother you, you may not want to visit.

WARNING, VERY GRAPHIC UNPLEASANT PICS

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