Remember to Vaccinate This Fall!
- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding horse owners to make an appointment with their veterinarian for spring vaccinations. Consistent with the American Association of
Equine Practitioners (AAEP) guidelines on core vaccinations, DATCP recommends all Wisconsin horse owners work with their veterinarian to vaccinate against the following diseases:
• Equine Encephalitis
• West Nile Virus
• Tetanus
• Rabies
Virtually all Wisconsin horses may be exposed to these diseases through their environment, regardless of travel plans or discipline:
- • Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) are transmitted via insects
• Tetanus is transmitted through soil bacteria
• Rabies virus is transmitted through wild mammals
Vaccination offers considerable protection against these serious diseases, most of which have no treatment beyond supportive care, and may cause serious illness or death.
We Need You!
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WDCTA is looking for volunteers to serve as president, vice president, secretary and the Wisconsin Horse Council representative. To see what the responsibilities for these roles are, go to our policies document (section J) on our website, and if interested, then contact our current president here.
Help us continue to inspire and support our members' dressage and eventing dreams!
