Planetary Ruin

@ibtimesnews - West Nile virus, a disease transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird, has plagued certain states and sent some residents running for ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/203283/20110824/mosquitoes-birds-test-positive-west-nile-virus-several-states.htm

CoshoctonTribune.com - West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus have been killing horses and birds for several weeks across the U.S. West Nile virus and EEE virus are transmitted by mosquitoes. http://www.coshoctontribune.com/article/20110827/NEWS01/108270310/Agriculture-column-Incidents-insect-transmitted-diseases-increasing

RGI.com - The Nevada Department of Agriculture says a sick horse from Lyon County has tested positive for West Nile virus. http://www.rgj.com/article/20110812/NEWS/110812005/Nevada-confirms-horse-got-West-Nile-virus

@TheHorse - The 2011 mosquito-borne disease season continues to affect horse owners across the country. The most recent reports indicate Hthat a horse in California and a horse in Nevada have both tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).... http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=18674

@TheHorse - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, horses in two Florida counties have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and a horse in Georgia has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=18623

DoverPost.com - Two wild birds brought to Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark on July 24 have tested positive for West Nile virus following testing by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory. http://www.doverpost.com/therecord/x1510863622/Delaware-Public-Health-Laboratory-reports-first-findings-of-West-Nile-Virus-in-wild-birds-for-2011

Highland Community News - The State Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL) confirmed that two chickens from our flocks in Rialto tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV ... http://www.highlandnews.net/articles/2011/07/25/news/doc4e2d96a3917bc730041245.txt

Oakdale Leader - All horse owners are also urged to consult their veterinarians about proper and timely WNV vaccinations. http://www.oakdaleleader.com/news/article/5139/

@TheHorse - While most foals are protected from common equine diseases by maternal antibodies in the mare's colostrum (the mare's first milk that antibodies that help protect the foal's immune system) for the first few months of life, they need to start a course of vaccinations as soon as those maternal antibody levels begin to drop. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=18434

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