Ringworm in Horses
Ringworm in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection, which can not
This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.
West Nile Virus is a serious threat to horses with an estimated average case fatality rate of 30–40%.
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) in horses.
Mosquitoes acquire the virus from infected birds and transmit it.
WNV cannot be spread directly from horse to horse.
A WNV infected mosquito is required in all cases.
WNV is at its lowest levels in early spring and builds in intensity as the summer season progresses.
Ringworm in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection, which can not
Strangles in Horses This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Strangles, caused by the Streptococcus
African Horse Sickness This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. African Horse Sickness (AHS) is