West Nile Virus Vaccine by Intervet (Preveniloe) recalled
This message is from: Gail Russell Apparently there have been bad reactions. I know that the two horses in our barn who got one of the vaccines (not the one my horses got) BOTH went down after the vaccine. Bad, reaction. My horses were fine. Our vet said she was using a West Nile vaccine that did not have an adjluvant in it, which is what often causes reactions. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: WEST NILE VIRUS VACCINE...
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We sure need a lot here Karen of the West Nile Vac with the Govt growing mosquitoes in five acres near by. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
WEST NILE VIRUS VACCINE...
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good news! The USDA has finally approved and licensed the vaccine for West Nile virus as of last week. Since the vaccine is now no longer only approved on a conditional basis, the Ft. Dodge people are waiting to hear on the next level of USDA rulings. As of next week, we should know whether vaccine will be available for purchase to those other than licensed veterinarians. 'Will keep you all posted if I hear more. Please let me know if you have any further news regarding this West Nile vaccine. Thanks, Karen Emirzian
garlic, West Nile Virus
This message is from: "fjordcountry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gayle, I'd like to know where you got your info on garlic being toxic to horses. What it may have been about is commercial garlic oil capsules. In the book "The complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable" by Juliette de Bairacli Levy it says to avoid popular, commercial oil capsules. The concentration of oil is an internal irritant. I have a complete description of all the wonderful attributes of garlic here on my email and will be glad to forward it to anyone that is interested. It is an out take from the above mentioned book. Email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED], also have natural prevention and cure for West Nile Virus. Yes, this is a documented cure, as per a program developed by Nancy Stephens. Her paper/protocol has been accepted by the International Alliance for Animal Healing and Therapy Oct. 2002 in Portland Oregon. Again, email me for more details. Pamela, your story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you! Kathi
Re: West Nile Virus and Donkeys
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for the reply, Marsha Jo, reference donkeys and WNV. That's more info than the vet could give me. Their answer was, Well, they're the same as horses so we're just telling people to vaccinate. At any rate, both Fjords and donkey got shots yesterday. Only the donkey resented it and tried to kick me. :^) Cheers! Karen From: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Brayer (magazine of the American Donkey and Mule Society) had an article in their March/April 2002 issue about some donkeys in Florida that had it; the article mentioned in passing mules that had died of WNV. And, ADMS has been reprinting assorted vet's articles about vaccinating for WNV---these articles only discuss horses, but everyone's presumption is that all equines are affected. _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
Re: West Nile Virus!
This message is from: "Sarah Nagel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> While I was at the vet yesterday having the newest "stray" kitty health checked (found her while doing a local parade ...) the subject of West Nile Virus came up. I am located south of Missoula, Montana and this is how my vet summed it up for me: West Nile Virus is close to the Montana border now, but she is not recommending the vaccine at this time, especially if horses aren't travelling. She said perhaps next spring she will recommend. Some of her comments included 1) Two doses of the vaccine are needed, 1 initially, 1 booster. 2) Vaccine is expensive and very new. $20 bucks a shot and it's not known if it's safe for bred mares or not. It's not been around long enough. She would not recommend vaccinating a bred mare at this time. 3) Normal healthy horses are not likely to die from this virus. Older or debilitated horses would be at risk, others would most likely recover and then have immunity. A nursing foal would only have immunity if the dam had been exposed and built up immunity or had the shots (and she's not immunizing bred mares). Just wanted to pass this along. Sarah Nagel Stevensville, MT Ori, Sonny, Kasey, Lara and Lou
Re: West Nile Virus and Donkeys
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Does anyone know if donkeys are affected by the WNV? I haven't seen any > information except on horses. The Brayer (magazine of the American Donkey and Mule Society) had an article in their March/April 2002 issue about some donkeys in Florida that had it; the article mentioned in passing mules that had died of WNV. And, ADMS has been reprinting assorted vet's articles about vaccinating for WNV---these articles only discuss horses, but everyone's presumption is that all equines are affected. Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon Whose donkey thinks its her job to keep the Fjords in line!
West Nile Virus and Donkeys
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone know if donkeys are affected by the WNV? I haven't seen any information except on horses. To make this fjord related, my donkey keeps my fjords company. Cheers! Karen _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
Re: West Nile Virus!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought I'd follow up with some basic information from the CDC's West Nile virus (WNV) webpage: WNV is transmitted by mosquitoes who have fed on birds infected with the virus. Even in areas where WNV is active, very few mosquitoes actually carry the virus, since not all mosquitoes feed on sick birds. There is no documented evidence that WNV is transmitted person-to-person, animal-to-animal, or animal-to-person. (I get the impression from the CDC website that the live virus may not be carried in the blood of animals other than birds, which is why mosquitoes are only infected by feeding on birds, not other creatures.) In temperate climates (in other words, most of the U.S.), the likelihood of getting WNV will be highest in late summer, early fall, when mosquitoes are most active. Where the climate is milder, WNV can be transmitted year round. Incubation time for the disease in humans is 3 to 15 days. Most infections are mild, and symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches, occasionally skin rash and swollen lymph glands. More severe infection may be marked by headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, paralysis, and, rarely, death. Less than 1% of the humans infected with WNV will actually get severely ill. Persons over 50 are at highest risk of becoming severely ill. The death rate of those severely ill from WNV is 3 to 15%. Once you are infected with WNV, you have long-term immunity to further infection. There is no vaccine for humans at this time. Treatment for horses is essentially the same as for humans -- treat the symptoms. Like humans, relatively few horses will become severely ill. The USDA has a WNV webpage: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/wnv/ From that webpage: "...Horses are affected by WNV more often than other domestic animals. Many horses infected with WNV do not develop any illness, but of the 85 that did become ill in the 1999 or 2000 outbreak, 32 (38 percent) died or were euthanatized. Other livestock and poultry do not commonly show illness if infected with WNV" DeeAnna
Re: West Nile Virus!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's the CDC (Center for Disease Control) homepage for West Nile virus: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/ I learned a lot. DeeAnna
Re: West Nile Virus!
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Apparently horses and humans are the most susceptible to the virus. And I would guess they are working on a vaccine for humans, but have to have many more tests and controls on a human vaccine than one for horses! Jean in sunny and smoky Fairbanks, where the usual rainy State Fair Week isn't this year! strange summer! >Why aren't the authorities talking about vaccines for humans? >Also does this affect dogs and cats also? Cattle? > Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: West Nile Virus!
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Tillie thanks for the info re West Nile. My three horses get their first shot Tuesday. Why aren't the authorities talking about vaccines for humans? Also does this affect dogs and cats also? Cattle? Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
West Nile Virus!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those who have an interest. Tillie SLIDELL, La. (Aug. 3) - After four deaths in the biggest outbreak of the West Nile virus since it was first detected in the Northeast three years ago, Louisiana's governor declared a state of emergency and asked for federal aid for more spraying in the swampy, mosquito-filled state. The outbreak has infected 58 Louisiana residents. The four deaths are the first in the country this year, bringing the national toll to 22 since 1999, when the mosquito-borne virus was first detected in the New York area. The virus has since headed west and south. Eight people in Texas and five in Mississippi are sick with West Nile encephalitis, a potentially fatal swelling of the brain. The virus has been found in birds or animals in the Dakotas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. ''It will eventually get to all the Western states over time, we believe,'' Dr. Roy Campbell, medical epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said at a news conference Friday. The Louisiana victims were three men, ages 53 to 75, and an 83-year-old woman, all of whom died in the past few weeks, state health officials said. Twelve people remained hospitalized, four in intensive care. ''This is only the beginning,'' said Dr. Raoult Ratard, the state epidemiologist. Gov. Mike Foster declared a statewide emergency Friday, hoping to get $3 million to $5 million in federal money for parishes that are rapidly using up their mosquito spraying budgets. The virus is carried by mosquitoes that feed on infected birds and other animals. Most people bitten by the infected insects do not get sick, but the virus can cause flu-like symptoms and encephalitis in the weak and elderly. Until June, Louisiana's only human West Nile case was last year, in a homeless man in suburban New Orleans. He survived. Experts said the virus has now spread to virtually every part of watery Louisiana, where mosquitoes are jokingly called the state bird. The outbreak here is the deadliest since the virus killed seven people and hospitalized 55 others in the New York City area in 1999. Across southeastern Louisiana, people have been putting fresh water in birdbaths and dumping water out of flowerpot saucers to deprive mosquitos of the standing water they need to breed. St. Tammany Parish north of New Orleans has sprayed for mosquitoes every night for the past month, three to four times more often than typical during the summer. Sales of mosquito traps and insect repellents have been brisk. Lois Murphy, 76, said her boss at an antiques shop in St. Tammany Parish has made all employees apply insect repellent. ''He makes us spray ourselves twice a day,'' she said. Dr. Roy Campbell, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Louisiana residents are not necessarily at greater risk because of the state's bayous and other mosquito-breeding terrain. The severity of the outbreak depends on the species of mosquito, the climate and other factors, he said. Wayne Machado, owner of Mosquito Control Inc., said the species that carries the disease usually breeds near homes instead of in swamps. Since 1999, the virus has been found in more than 30 states, reaching Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and West Virginia this year. Overall, the number of human cases this year has already surpassed the 64 reported last year; 43 were reported in Louisiana and Mississippi on Friday alone. Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie & Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
West Nile Virus
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, In response to the West Nile Virus. I vaccinated all 3 of my horses with the West Nile vaccine. A mini, a Haflinger, and my Fjord. No problems with either one. I live in NW MO. There have been a couple of cases in this area. One human, which I believe resulted in death. Onna
west Nile virus vaccine
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We live in middle Connecticut and 2 horses in the next town died last summer from WNV. Some people around here vaccinated in the fall, and I did it for our yearling Fjord and older Morgan in March. It is a 2 part shot = 2 vet visits. We did not have any reaction to it. Since the vet was coming twice, he broke up all the shots into 2 visits; there are getting to be so many of them. I have heard the WNV is safe, but the effectiveness of it is what is in question. The EPM vaccine is the one that is really in question as to its effectiveness, because that is fighting a parasite. Valerie
West Nile Virus/Vaccination Info
This message is from: "Sam & Sue Banks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Disclaimer - I am not an equine veterinarian, so consult your local veterinarian. The following edited information is from: Bruce L. Akey, MS, DVM Chief, Office of Laboratory Services Virginia Dept. Agriculture and Consumer Svcs. On the subject of WNV vaccination of horses, unpublished data from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture indicates that horses do not produce good titers to WNV until 2-4 weeks after the second dose of the WNV vaccine. This means horses should probably be vaccinated at least 6-10 weeks prior to the expected onset of WVN transmission in your area. Unfortunately, no efficacy data on the vaccine has yet been published by Ft. Dodge so it is still uncertain how effective the vaccine actually is. As you will see in the press release from Florida (edited below), they are recommending using 2 doses of vaccine again this year, even if the horse was vaccinated with two doses last year. Edited from the Press Release from Florida: FDACS Commissioner Charles Bronson agreed: "Many areas in Florida stay warm year-round, so it's a good idea to eliminate any mosquito-breeding sites around your home. Also, horses should always be vaccinated against WN virus (and eastern equine encephalitis virus) by a licensed veterinarian." FDACS reports over 400 horses in the state contracted WN virus. "Due to the heavy load of WN virus in the environment and our inexperience with both this new emerging disease and the new vaccine just released last year, our State Veterinarian is recommending that all horse owners vaccinate their horses with the full two dose series again this year," Bronson said. For more information on West Nile virus, visit DOH's Bureau of Epidemiology's West Nile Web site at MyFlorida.com (click on Health and Human Services, then Consumers - Diseases and Conditions, then West Nile Virus), or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/epi/htopics/arbo/index.htm or call the Bureau's hotline at 1-888-880-5782 for recorded information. The Department of Agriculture also has a Web site with information about West Nile at http://doacs.state.fl.us/ai/westnile.htm. . Sue Banks Mattaponi, VA --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.323 / Virus Database: 180 - Release Date: 2/8/02
Re: West Nile Virus
This message is from: "carol" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Friends,West Nile ... In Rhode Island we have one horse put down in July. I also heard of one in nearby MA. The University of Rhode Island is actively doing research on this virus. Birds and mosquitoes are collected and examined. The leading researcher at the university is "Taka" a PhD biologist from Japan who rents a studio apartment from me. He keeps me posted. He feels the danger is all but past for this year, however we must be watchful next spring. Detour the growth of mosquitoes (no standing water, etc) and spray our horses. Putting them in the barn at night and covering them up is suggested but not practical for most of us whose horses are turned out. I just sprayed a lot and hoped for the best. The virus is past to mosquitoes by birds, and from mosquitoes to horse and humans. Not necessarily fatal, but can be and has been in both horse and human. Symptoms seem to be similar to Lymes disease with a fever. It is carried by only 2 species of mosquitoes. There are over 16 different ones in this area. For people ans horses it takes quite a few bites to contract the disease. Most people get over it in a short time. Some have died with it though. It is not passed from horse to horse or horse to mosquitoes, only spread by birds and bird migrations. I first heard of it early spring in New Jersey, then in New York City, then in CT ... I knew it was only a matter of time till it got here. It showed up in MA first, but soon after is was found in RI too. We are over the scare for this year, lets hope next year is a bad year for mosquitoes. Carol Tacey Rhode Island
West Nile Virus
This message is from: "katy/liz/bill/cha/afa/eda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all. Yes, the West Nile Virus is a concern in NJ, PA, and NY. I live in Chester County; here, there's been on death concerning west nile (I think). It's not too bad here, we just keep an eye out for dead crows (they are most easily affected by west nile). It began in New York last year. We just fly spray sometimes and keep the water buckets clean Katy Andersen and Jon
Re: West Nile Virus
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/17/00 8:16:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << That would be the "West Nile Virus" There was a lot of it last year on Long Island from what I hear. Merek? We have had several cases of it in >> I think we had somewhere between 9-15 confirmed cases last year, mostly on the East end of Long Island, way out from me. The vet at the LI Fair this year had collected blood samples from dead crows a decade ago and preserved them for some other study, and is trying to get these samples to the right researchers who can compare them to present day samples as a reference. This year we have had 2 reported cases, last I saw, but I think one was inn Staten Island near NY City, and the other also around the city area, so who knows what is going on? Definately not as much here as last year. Merek
Re: West Nile Virus & EEE
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] correction: There was also confirmation of two horses with EEE one in Newtown CT, and the other in Redding CT. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by:To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]cc: ystery.com Subject: Re: West Nile Virus 10/17/2000 08:24 AM Please respond to fjordhorse This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Several horses have been confirmed to have died of it in NY. There has been at least one in Rhode Island. In CT they have found dead birds testing positive for the disease in over 5 towns. The quick spread is being attibuted to the migration of birds. We are being told to send any birds found dead to a government testing lab...who happens to be so back logged that it takes a month to get the results. Kate mom to Hunter (6-8-94) Grant (1-13-99)
Re: West Nile Virus
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Several horses have been confirmed to have died of it in NY. There has been at least one in Rhode Island. In CT they have found dead birds testing positive for the disease in over 5 towns. The quick spread is being attibuted to the migration of birds. We are being told to send any birds found dead to a government testing lab...who happens to be so back logged that it takes a month to get the results. Kate mom to Hunter (6-8-94) Grant (1-13-99)
West Nile Virus
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:53 PM 10/16/00 -0700, you wrote: Also, my Vet told me there is a very bad disease around New Jersey, Pa. State and that region which is brought by birds. Horses from that area are being banned from Wash. State which is a bit comical as no one pulls over horse trailers entering the state. The disease has killed horses, birds and small pets and several people. Anyone heard of it? That would be the "West Nile Virus" There was a lot of it last year on Long Island from what I hear. Merek? We have had several cases of it in the upstate NY area now also. They have been testing birds that are found dead and 2 right in my town of Webster, NY have been positive for it. It is carried by only 2 species of mosquitos. There are something like 16 different ones in this area. For people it takes quite a few bites I guess and the symptoms are very similar to the flu. Most people get over it in a short time. Some have died with it though. Of course some die from the flu too. There have been a few horses that have either died or had to be put down from it in NY. Here are some links to sites about it: http://www.usgs.gov/west_nile_virus.html http://nationalatlas.gov/virusmap.html http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/westnile/index.htm Mike === Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
