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West Nile Virus Information for Veterinarians and Horse Owners

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Report Horses with Neurological Conditions The Health Department is asking all veterinarians to report horses with neurological conditions. Report by phone or fax: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (650) 573-2346 After hours and weekends (650) 363-4981 Fax: (650) 573-2919 For questions about West Nile Virus and animals, submitting animal specimens, vaccine for horses and other animal health questions, please contact the California Veterinarian Public Health Section at (916) 327-0332 OR the California Department of Food and Agriculture Animal Health District Office in Modesto (209) 491 9350. General Information on West Nile Virus Infection in Animals West Nile Virus and Birds   West Nile Virus and Horses West Nile Virus and Squirrels Prevention and Control of West Nile Virus Infection in Equine and Other Livestock or Poultry - United States Department of Agriculture West Nile Virus Infection in Horses West Nile Virus Advisory for Veterinarians [PDF]- San Mateo County Public Health Department California Department of Food & Agriculture-Animal Health Branch - contains a link to sample submission and testing information Centers for Disease Control Information on West Nile Virus and Horses Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - West Nile Virus site American Veterinary Medical Association - Public Health Information West Nile Virus Equine Vaccination Information American Association of Equine Practioners West Nile Virus Vaccination Guidelines [PDF] California Department of Food & Agriculture-Animal Health Branch UC Davis - Research Centers 7 Public Service Units Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service Web site - clarification on the safety of the West Nile Virus Vaccine for horses