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Can West Nile virus cause illness in horses?

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Can West Nile virus cause illness in horses?

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Yes. The West Nile virus can cause serious illness or death in horses. It is important to fully vaccinate all horses against West Nile virus. Vaccine will help protect horses against West Nile virus. For further information, talk to your veterinarian or check out information from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food at http://www.ag.state.ut.us/wnv/WNV&HorseOwners.pdf Can West Nile virus cause illness in dogs or cats? Dogs and cats can become infected, but they rarely show any symptoms or unusual behavior. Is there a vaccine for cats or dogs? No. Can my I get West Nile virus from my horse, dog, or cat? There is no evidence that horses, dogs, or cats will spread West Nile virus to humans. Should a dog or cat infected with West Nile virus be killed? No. There is no reason to kill an animal just because it has been infected with West Nile virus. Full recovery from the infection is likely. Talk to your veterinarian for more information. Can I use insect repellent on my pets? DEET-ba

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