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Encephalitis claims two horses in Beauregard Parish
By Linda Barron
Beauregard Daily News
Posted Apr 04, 2011 @ 01:47 PM
DeRidder, La. ?
Eastern Equine Encephalitis has caused the death of two horses in Beauregard Parish last week, according to local veterinarian Dr. G.J. Abdalla, D.V.M. at Beauregard Veterinary Clinic in DeRidder.
Dr. Abdalla cautions all horse owners, to be aware of this deadly virus, which is transfered to the animal through the bite of infected mosquitos.
"Mosquitos are very acitve right now and any stagnant water or tires with water standing in them are breeding spots for mosquitos," Dr. Abdalla said. "It is very important to keep the areas where any horses are kept, free of these avenues for mosquito breeding."
There are other diseases carried by mosquitos that can infect horses and other animals, including West Nile Virus, which is potentially deadly, however the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, which is the most prevalent in Beauregard Parish, has a 100 percent mortality rate, according to Dr. Abdalla.
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By Linda Barron
Beauregard Daily News
Posted Apr 04, 2011 @ 01:47 PM
DeRidder, La. ?
Eastern Equine Encephalitis has caused the death of two horses in Beauregard Parish last week, according to local veterinarian Dr. G.J. Abdalla, D.V.M. at Beauregard Veterinary Clinic in DeRidder.
Dr. Abdalla cautions all horse owners, to be aware of this deadly virus, which is transfered to the animal through the bite of infected mosquitos.
"Mosquitos are very acitve right now and any stagnant water or tires with water standing in them are breeding spots for mosquitos," Dr. Abdalla said. "It is very important to keep the areas where any horses are kept, free of these avenues for mosquito breeding."
There are other diseases carried by mosquitos that can infect horses and other animals, including West Nile Virus, which is potentially deadly, however the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, which is the most prevalent in Beauregard Parish, has a 100 percent mortality rate, according to Dr. Abdalla.
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