December 17, 2008
Snowy owls, vultures and wrens spotted Bird count cites several
Gloucester Daily Times -- Over the past couple of years, crows have been in decline due to the spread of the West Nile Virus. Now, they are back. http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_351223652.html?keyword=secondarystory
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December 05, 2008
GIS Tracks West Nile Virus and Mosquitoes in Valdosta, Ga.
GovTech.com reports GIS is the archenemy of West Nile Virus and all mosquitoes in Valdosta, Ga. The city's Mosquito Population Control Program records data from about 35 mosquito traps within the city limits. The data is then entered into a GIS tool. http://www.govtech.com/gt/565770?topic=117680
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West Nile DNA Vaccine Available for Horses
VeterinaryPracticeNews.com reports Fort Dodge Animal Health has launched a vaccine for horses to aid in the prevention of viremia caused by the West Nile virus. http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-breaking-news/2008/12/04/west-nile-dna-vaccine-available-for-horses.aspx
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December 01, 2008
Environmental Risk Factors for Equine West Nile Virus Disease Cases in Texas
Veterinary Research Communications -- West Nile Virus (WNV) was first detected in the Texas equine population during June 2002. Infection has since spread rapidly across the state and become endemic in the equine population. http://www.springerlink.com/content/j651808436140553/
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