This Year Could Be a Bad One for West Nile Virus. Is Your Horse Ready?
by Glenye Cain Oakford | Sep 12, 2023, 3:59 PM EST
It’s been a rollercoaster year for weather in the United States, with record-breaking heatwaves, dirt-cracking drought, and flooding rainfalls. That pattern hasn’t only been a trial for the average citizen and livestock owners—it’s also setting the stage for a potentially larger and longer season for West Nile virus, experts say. There are some things you can do to reduce the risk to your horses, including eliminating any standing, stagnant water sources where the...