Articles Relating to Horses

The incubation period of the WNV is 5 to 15 days starting the day the horse was bitten.

The most common signs that may affect the horse are:

Affected horses may develop a fever 8 to 10 days prior to the onset of the clinical signs.

The symptoms of WNV are very similar to those of rabies (EPM), equine encephalitis and other dangerous neurological diseases.

Notify your veterinarian immediately if any of the signs you have read above are present in your horse.

There is no cure for WNV, but there is a vaccine and it is highly recommended by veterinarians and horse owners alike.

You can pick up a free printable West Nile Virus tip sheet at: http://www.tinkerbellfarms.com/westniletips.htm