Botulism

Synonyms: limberneck, bulbar paralysis, western duck sickness, alkali disease Species affected: All fowl of any age, humans, and other animals are highly susceptible. The turkey vulture is the only animal host known to be resistant to the disease .Clinical signs: Botulism is a poisoning causing by eating spoiled food containing a neurotoxin produced by theContinue reading “Botulism”

Vacinating Your Horse: Why It’s Important

By Dr. Kari Vander Werf & Deb Haines PSA: VACCINATE YOUR HORSES. (Note that I am writing this as a Florida veterinarian who also practiced in KS and has seen the devastation of WNV, rabies, tetanus, and most recently (this past week) have had 3 cases of suspected EEE, one so far being positive onContinue reading “Vacinating Your Horse: Why It’s Important”