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.