b"GARAGE DOOR REPAIR Vet The use of vaccination is, therefore, a risk-basedcontinued from page 5My horse has been vaccinated, is he safe?Unfortunately, no. While there are several vaccinesdecision. Speak with your vet regarding vaccinating.available that provide protection against respiratory disease and abortion, none is labeled for protectionWhen can I start attending events again? against the neurologic form and there is no evidence forThe EHV-1 virus is a normal occurring virus found in such protection. More research is needed to identify athe equine population. All of the reasons why EHV-1 vaccine that may prevent this form of the disease. Somecauses severe neurological signs in some horses are not of the EHV-1 vaccines have been shown to reduce nasalfully understood. If you are traveling to an event, contact shedding and, in some cases, reduce viremia which is ayour veterinarian well in advance of the departure date condition where the virus enters the bloodstream.to verify what testing is required. Interstate travel may have different requirements and these requirements may Implementing routine biosecurity practices is thevary to each equine event or venue.best way to minimize viral spread, and the best way to control the disease is to prevent it. If a horse hasThere is never an ALL CLEAR/NO RISK when been previously vaccinated against EHV-1, the boosterhorses commingle. Basic everyday biosecurity is always vaccination should quickly increase immunity, andrecommended. You can obtain updates on situations perhaps reduce the spread of EHV-1 if it is present.in your area from your State Veterinarian and on the Vaccination in these circumstances is controversial. AAEP website.Infections other than EHV-1 can also spread by horse-to-horse contact, so keeping a horse with a fever isolated is a very good practice in any case. However, any horse returning from any event should be isolated to prevent Check outthe spread of any infectious disease whether or not there is a fever. Owners should calldevelops a fever and is found to be shedding EHV-1 all of the areastheir veterinarian to discuss how long tothen the level of risk to other horses on the premises keep the horses isolated at home, but evenincreases significantly. we service! if they don't develop fevers this should be at least 21 days. The AAEP EHV Control Guidelines can be used to assist you in developing a more detailed response plan. These horses should have their temperatureBiosecurity means doing everything you can to reduce taken twice a day and recorded, as elevationthe chances of an infectious disease being carried From PrescottOUR SERVICES: in body temperature is typically the firstonto your property by people, animals, equipment, or and most common sign of infection. Horsesvehicles, either accidentally or on purpose. Anything that with elevated temperatures (101.5 degreestouches an infected horse or sheds secretions from sick or greater) should have nasal swabs andhorses has the potential to transfer pathogens to other & Prescott Valleyblood drawn by your veterinarian. If a horsehorses. You are the best protection your horses have. to WickenburgResidential Repair Specialist& Buckeye toPanels & Rollers Replaced We Grow and Sell Alfalfa, Bermuda, Apache Junction Broken Springs & Cables Bales Hay & Feed Sales Rye Grass, Paca Verde, Cow Hay, & Queen Creek toLARGEST SELECTION OFOat Hay, and StrawRio Verde &Garage Door Openers BALED FEED IN ARIZONAScottsdale.New Garage Doors & Entry Doors WE ALSO CARRY O.H. KRUSE GRAINTHE ENTIRE VALLEY Automatic Gate Openers & Motors Se Habla & ITS OUTSKIRTS!Commercial & Residential We LoadEspaolSales, Service & Installation Your Pick-up SAVE 5% New Construction. and Much More! or Trailerwhen you mention you saw us inWe invite ARIZONA REAL COUNTRY! you to LIKE 928-222-DOOR (3667) us onFamily Owned 602-335-1077 and Operated for Five Generations480-451-1931 20600 W. Beloat Rd.Buckeye 623-386-2988Take I-10 West to Verrado, Exit 120, LOCALLY OWNED MILITARY & South to Beloat Rd. BALESFARMS.COMSENIOR DISCOUNTS& OPERATED Licensed Contractor ROC 222636 ArizonaRealCountry.com February 2020 7"