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Hopefully the new vaccination is better than to old. It was pretty much 
worthless - seven vaccinated, two got clinical signs of WN and I suspect 
at least two or three more (maybe 5) got sub clinical signs. Will I 
vaccinate in the future - probably not. I have the best vaccination 
possible - one bird and one mosquito. Lifelong immunity from the report 
my vet sent me.

Even if you do vaccinate don't assume it will prevent WN - it won't. The 
ever vigilant eye is the best course - vaccinated or not.

Truman

Sisu West Ranch wrote:

> "And I have not given the West Nile (I have had friends who have had very
> bad reactions to it with their horses) "
>
> Since West Nile is not carried by horses (that is a horse can't get it from
> a mosquito that bit another horse), but is carried by birds, if your
> pastured horses are exposed to birds and mosquitos you should reevaluate
> your vaccination schedule for West Nile.
>
> Ed
>
> PS. I have friends whose horses had very bad reactions to West Nile (i. e.
> death)
>
> Ed & Wendy Hauser
> 2994 Mittower Road
> Victor, MT 59875
>
> (406) 642-9640
>
> ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>  


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