Va. agency urges horse vaccinations for mosquito-borne diseases

RICHMOND, VA. — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says owners should start vaccinating horses against two deadly mosquito-borne diseases.
The agency said Monday it recommends owners get their horses vaccinated for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus at least once a year. But since some vaccines last only six months, owners should check with their veterinarians.

While West Nile cases decreased in 2009, the state says Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases increased last year.

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