Mosquito-borne virus detected in Wayne County

Published: Aug 20, 2024 Duration: 00:01:51 Category: News & Politics

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back in court next Monday. The fact that Tripoli turned up in a horse in Wayne County is, of course not good news for all of us as we can all get it through mosquitoes. But today Lollypop Farm wanted to address horse owners as they could lose their animals and >> they might hold the key to stopping the spread of this disease. Joined addict in farm Director Lollypop Farm isn't surprised that Eastern Equine encephalitis or Tripoli. >> Turned up in New York State as it's not unheard of. But she is surprised it turned up in Wayne County. It's not common to have positive forces, but it does happen. >> And this is the first time in all my years here lollipop that it's been so close. Its proximity has ticked in calling on horse owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against the virus. It's tough because it's expensive. Veterinary care is not cheap. >> But the more you do to help your animals prepare for these things, those vaccines help them give them a cushion of protection. If they do come across know Tripoli vaccine for humans yet making the effort to stop the spread among horses, all the more important. >> Picton adding this is not a problem. Any horse owner can ignore even if your forces never leave your property. That's mosquitoes. Do so you may have your backyard horses courses ported somewhere. >> Most boarding facilities to require those vaccines. But again, some of those I just have a nice, big pasture, my backyard and so might mean my friends have horses here. Those are the situations you want to make sure you're keeping those vaccines up today to protect your animals. >> Now those of us who do not own horses can take preventative steps to by removing standing water around your home and wearing clothes and using

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