Potoamac horse fever

Ike · 08-19-2008, 02:09 PM

I presume everyone saw the news storys about the increased cases of potomac fever in our area.

One part of the story I read said that we should have our horses boosted every 3 months since this is considered an outbreak.

So my question, has anyone talked to their vet about this? And if so what did they say?

I plan to call my vet tonight.

scrapchick · 08-19-2008, 02:15 PM

I haven't heard, but our horses get the Potomac boosters because they travel and drink water with other horses. I sent a message to Beth, I can assure you she will be on the phone with either Dr Becky or the other guy we use who's name escapes me at the moment. This was on the news? I never watch tv, what station?? I bet Dennis at Champions knows, he's well informed.

scrapchick · 08-19-2008, 02:18 PM

8 reported cases in the St Louis area. Beth thinks it is only spread by shared water sources, drinking in creeks/ponds/lakes/etc. Is this true? Not carried by 'skeeters?? Scary.

roberts617 · 08-19-2008, 02:24 PM

I think it's ingestion of mayflies or something like that. Hang on I'll see if I can find it.

roberts617 · 08-19-2008, 02:27 PM

I think it's ingestion of mayflies or something like that. Hang on I'll see if I can find it.

http://www.cvm.umn.edu/img/assets/93...se%20Fever.pdf

scrapchick · 08-20-2008, 06:20 AM

So Ike, did you talk to your vet?

Ike · 08-20-2008, 11:23 AM

I was planning to call him last night but ended having to meet with an insurance guy until after office hours. (on someone elses truck)

I'm waiting on this return call now.

I found it on stltoday.com.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/0821ADDD45F1DB93862574AA003D003F?OpenDocument

Ike · 08-20-2008, 11:57 AM

The vet called back.

He suggested giving it IF you were planning to go into areas with lots of water and a known issue with it. He named Eminence specifically.

Then he says, on the other hand the injection is $20 with a second one 3-4 weeks later.

He's coming tomorrow afternoon to do our guys. For $40 x 2... not worth the risk.

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08-19-2008, 02:09 PM
Ike Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Festus, Mo. Posts: 140	Potoamac horse fever I presume everyone saw the news storys about the increased cases of potomac fever in our area. One part of the story I read said that we should have our horses boosted every 3 months since this is considered an outbreak. So my question, has anyone talked to their vet about this? And if so what did they say? I plan to call my vet tonight. __________________ Thanks, Ike momma's don't let your babies grow up to work in aerospace...

08-19-2008, 02:15 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,740	I haven't heard, but our horses get the Potomac boosters because they travel and drink water with other horses. I sent a message to Beth, I can assure you she will be on the phone with either Dr Becky or the other guy we use who's name escapes me at the moment. This was on the news? I never watch tv, what station?? I bet Dennis at Champions knows, he's well informed. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-19-2008, 02:18 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,740	8 reported cases in the St Louis area. Beth thinks it is only spread by shared water sources, drinking in creeks/ponds/lakes/etc. Is this true? Not carried by 'skeeters?? Scary. __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-19-2008, 02:24 PM
roberts617 Seasoned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 4,791	I think it's ingestion of mayflies or something like that. Hang on I'll see if I can find it. __________________ Never be too quick to criticize yourself. It's not fair to all the people who are dying to do it for you!!

08-19-2008, 02:27 PM
roberts617 Seasoned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 4,791	I think it's ingestion of mayflies or something like that. Hang on I'll see if I can find it. http://www.cvm.umn.edu/img/assets/93...se%20Fever.pdf __________________ Never be too quick to criticize yourself. It's not fair to all the people who are dying to do it for you!!

08-20-2008, 06:20 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,740	So Ike, did you talk to your vet? __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-20-2008, 11:23 AM
Ike Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Festus, Mo. Posts: 140	I was planning to call him last night but ended having to meet with an insurance guy until after office hours. (on someone elses truck) I'm waiting on this return call now. I found it on stltoday.com. http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/0821ADDD45F1DB93862574AA003D003F?OpenDocument __________________ Thanks, Ike momma's don't let your babies grow up to work in aerospace...

08-20-2008, 11:57 AM
Ike Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Festus, Mo. Posts: 140	The vet called back. He suggested giving it IF you were planning to go into areas with lots of water and a known issue with it. He named Eminence specifically. Then he says, on the other hand the injection is $20 with a second one 3-4 weeks later. He's coming tomorrow afternoon to do our guys. For $40 x 2... not worth the risk. __________________ Thanks, Ike momma's don't let your babies grow up to work in aerospace... Last edited by Ike : 08-20-2008 at 08:49 PM.