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days. This is just a few examples of preventative measures. You should also pay attention to your surrounding areas and periodically look around your property for dead birds. If you notice a bunch of birds that are deceased, this could be a sign that the virus is in your area and you should report is to the Department of Health. If you feel your horse has become infected, seek veterinary care immediately. Since there is no specific treatment or cure the veterinary care might include

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the administration of anti- inflammatory drugs and

take preventative measures to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes. The best breeding ground for mosquito is stagnant water. This can be found in plastic containers or buckets. Make sure those items are not just left sitting around your property. Make sure you don't have old tires laying around. Mosquitoes have a tendency to find tires as the best breeding ground because of the moisture and they are usually cooler and dark. Try and clean water troughs and buckets every few

intravenous fluids if necessary. Supportive care is extremely important for the infected horse to ensure the horse is getting adequate food and water intake and to protect the safety of the horse. The mortality rate for infected horses is estimated to be approximately 35%. Older horses have been reported to have a higher fatality rate and some infected horses experience residual signs after treatment. Caution must be used around those horses that continue to show neurological side effects after recovery.

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