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West Nile virus disease in equids (horses, mules, donkeys, and zebras)

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West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV in... More ≫

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West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV in Alberta and Canada, symptoms, treatment and protection of horses, donkeys and mules.

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West Nile virus

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The West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV... More ≫

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The West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV in Alberta and Canada, symptoms, treatment and protection of horses

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West Nile virus

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This resource provides practical information about West Nile Virus (WNV) for Alberta's agriculture industry. It details the virus's origins, spread, and impact on various animals, particularly... More ≫

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This resource provides practical information about West Nile Virus (WNV) for Alberta's agriculture industry. It details the virus's origins, spread, and impact on various animals, particularly horses, birds, and humans, while emphasizing its transmission by specific mosquito species. The document outlines symptoms in horses, explains WNV as a reportable disease, and discusses testing, treatment, and preventive measures, including vaccination. It also offers advice on reducing mosquito breeding sites to protect horses from infection.

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