
05/12/2025
Attention horse owners! Now is the time to vaccinate against West Nile Virus and other diseases such as Sleeping Sickness, Tetanus and Rabies. These are all diseases that horses can be infected by without even being exposed to another horse.
Protect your horses by reducing mosquito exposure with simple practices:
✔️ Change drinking water regularly
✔️ Mow tall grass
✔️ Drain stagnant water
✔️ Install stable fans
✔️ Use insect repellents
✔️ Keep horses indoors at dawn and dusk
ODAFF asks horse owners and event managers remain at a heightened level of awareness, implement biosecurity practices to minimize potential exposure and consult with a veterinarian on an appropriate vaccination schedule.
All reportable diseases must be reported immediately to the State Veterinarian’s Office upon suspicion of clinical disease.