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Dr. Joan Norton Discusses West Nile Virus on Sound Medicine on National Public Radio Sunday

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Wellington, FL – October 19, 2012 − Joan Norton VMD, DACVIM, of Norton Veterinary Consulting and Education Resources, will discuss West Nile Virus on Sound Medicine, a National Public Radio (NPR) program, on Sunday, Oct. 21 on NPR affiliates around the country.

The virus affects horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, as well as humans and birds. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, as of October 2, 2012, there were 411 reported cases of equine West Nile Virus in the U.S., and in 2011, 30 states reported outbreaks.

What can you do to protect your horse? Listen in to the program to find out what you need to know about the disease − the symptoms, the treatment and the steps you can take to prevent your horse from being infected.

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Educate Yourself for Horses’ Emergencies with Norton Veterinary Consulting and Education Resources Online Course

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Wellington, FL – October 10, 2012 – Emergencies with your horse can be stressful and frightening. Emergencies seem to happen at the worst times, late at night or when you’re alone. Norton Veterinary Consulting and Education Resources (NVCER) has developed an online course to prepare you for the unexpected so you can respond with confidence to the many emergencies that arise with horse ownership and horse care giving.

“This course includes so much information that I wish I had known as a horse owner before I became a veterinarian,” shared Dr. Joan Norton. “As a lifelong horse enthusiast I’ve made it my mission to help educate horse owners. The best way I can do that is to help them be prepared for what can happen.”

The Equine Emergency First Aid course covers the most common equine emergencies to prepare you to manage each situation before your veterinarian arrives.

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Dr. Joan Norton Presents Equine Veterinarian CE Event on Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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Wellington, FL – September 28, 2012 − On September 18-19, 2012, Joan Norton VMD, DACVIM of Norton Veterinary Consulting and Education Resources (NVCER), presented a two-day continuing education program on Equine Metabolic Syndrome for equine veterinarians and technicians in Indianapolis, IN.

Norton, along with Abby Keegan, M.S., discussed the pathogenesis of EMS and up-to-date techniques for on-farm diagnosis and treatment regimes. The program was sponsored by Nutrena.

“We had a great group of equine practitioners at this event,” Norton said. “What is exciting about what I do as an educator is that I can help veterinarians stay current. I have to thank Rob Martin from Nutrena for putting this event together.”

Martin noted that he was pleased to sponsor such a timely event. “Dr. Norton is a knowledgeable and dynamic presenter,” he said. “Nutrena is proud to partner with her to bring the latest information to equine veterinarians and technicians.”

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