TexAppeal July 2013

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Important Annual Vaccinations Tetanus Caused by bacteria that lives in the ground.

Influenza (Flu) A virus that causes fever, cough, and nasal discharge. Can be transmitted to other horses.

Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE) A neurological disease (sleeping sickness) transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause death.

West Nile A killed virus vaccine to protect against the mosquito transmitted West Nile Virus.

Rhinopneumonitis (Rhino) Caused by the herpes virus and can cause cough, fever, and nasal discharge. Contagious and spreads easily.

Rabies Affects humans, horses, cats, and dogs.

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