This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
We have been vaccinating for it for more than 10 years, FYI Roberta 66°, dark, damp, with the worst mosquitoes of the year, maybe 2 or 3 years! ----- Original Message ----- From: "sharon knipe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 7:36 PM Subject: Potomac Fever Warning > This message is from: sharon knipe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi All > > I don't often send messages, but I feel this warning is important. Our farm > is located near Red Deer, Alberta and 2 weeks ago our 2 year old filly came > down with Potomac Fever. We just about lost her. It came on very quickly > with explosive diarrhea and depression. We watched her for 1 day and then > called out the vet. We had ro give her 20 liters of electrolytes by IV along > with mega injections of antibiotics several times a day. On the 4th day we > added Kayopectate to the other meds. Fortunately she came around and it looks > like she is going to be ok. She is her sassy self again. > > We asked about inoculating agaist Potomac Fever and were told that it is not a > common illness and there was no need to do it. Needless to say we will be > inoculating the other 3 horses next spring. This illness came be fatal - so > it your horses are showing depression, diarrhea, unsure footing and > dehydration - please get your vet out. Thankgoodness our little girl looks to > be on the mend > > Sharon Knipe > Early Riser Farm > Bentley, Alberta
