9 August 2010

MEMO

To:          HBPA of Ontario – Members

Re:         West Nile virus (WNv) in Ontario

We would like to advise that there have been several reported cases of the West Nile virus (WNv) in Ontario this year.   Equine Guelph reports that West Nile  virus can be a fatal disease in 30% of horses that show neurological signs and up to 40% of survivors can have residual neurological deficits for period of months to permanent disability, it is important to inoculate horses against this virus.