rabies

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”

By Deb Haines How is rabies transmitted? All species of mammals are susceptible to rabies virus infection, but only a few species are important as reservoirs for the disease. In the United States, distinct strains of rabies virus have been identified in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes. Several species of insectivorous bats are also reservoirsContinue reading “Rabies”