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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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