How to Protect Your Horses from the West Nile Threat
Horses are one of the animals very easily liable to this disease. Most of the time, the disease is lethal. West Nile Virus are transferred by mosquito bites. As your horse's caregiver, it's your duty to safeguard your horse from the West Nile virus and to treat your horse is he or she becomes infected. Having a horse is a big responsibility. Horses are like children. They may be unable to care for themselves in terms of disease so it's your work to do everything to cure them.
There is a vaccine for West Nile virus so that you can start protecting your horse by vaccinating them. West Nile vaccination has begun on 2003. It is highly recommended for animals at high risk to getting the disease. However, this vaccine is somewhat high-priced. By discussing with your vet, find out how often your horse will need the shot and how much it will cost. If you have insurance for your horse, these fees may be covered.
Killing the mosquitoes seen in your neighborhood is also an important way to secure your horse from acquiring West Nile virus. You can do this even without needing harmful chemicals. All you have to do is prevent the mosquitoes from breeding. Remove trash and various places where stagnant water is an issue, and confer with your vet about natural mosquito repellents. Don't switch on your lighting in the stables after the sun has set, whenever possible. You can use fans to discourage mosquito population.
Mosquitoes are active from dusk to dawn so make certain your horses stay inside their stables during the evening and throughout the night. Riding your horse at night can be a fun thing to do but focus on their protection first especially if the mosquito population in your town is high. Talk to your animal medical practitioner if you're still unsure of ways to avoid mosquito bites and ways to vaccinate west nile virus.
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