vaccination

RHDV2 Detected In Washington's San Juan County
RHDV2 Detected In Washington's San Juan County
RHDV2 Detected In Washington's San Juan County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture state veterinarian’s office has confirmed the presence of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2, better known as RHDV2, in rabbits on Lopez and Orcas Islands in San Juan County.  RHDV2 is a highly contagious, fatal disease of rabbits.  The rabbits s...
Livestock Producers Reminded of Anthrax Danger
Livestock Producers Reminded of Anthrax Danger
Livestock Producers Reminded of Anthrax Danger
North Dakota’s state veterinarian said the state’s first reported case of anthrax this year is a reminder to livestock producers to take action to protect their animals from disease.  The case included beef cattle from Adams County, North Dakota, and was confirmed by the South Dakota Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory.   “Produc...
Western Washington Horse Tests Positive For Strangles
Western Washington Horse Tests Positive For Strangles
Western Washington Horse Tests Positive For Strangles
On Thursday, a horse in Washington’s Clark County, tested positive for strangles, a highly contagious bacterial infection that impacts the upper respiratory tract.  Two other horses at the private facility are also suspected of having strangles, but that has yet to be confirmed.  The horses ar...
WSDA: Now Is the Time To Vaccinate Your Horse Against West Nile
WSDA: Now Is the Time To Vaccinate Your Horse Against West Nile
WSDA: Now Is the Time To Vaccinate Your Horse Against West Nile
We may be month away from the intense heat of the summer, but the Washington state Department of Agriculture said the time of year to get your horses vaccinated against West Nile virus is now, before the season starts in earnest.  Dr. Ben Smith, WSDA veterinarian, said there are two initial vaccinations to start, that are given about a month apart.  He...