Time to Vaccinate Against West Nile

The increase in moisture this year does come with a drawback or two The mosquito population generally increases the more moisture an area receives and that s expected to happen in the region this summer While Jim Heckman First District Health Unit s Director of Environmental Health says he has yet to see any reports of the species of mosquito that carries the virus it could start showing up again soon While bug spray helps us ward off bites he says it s a good idea to take added precaution with horseswhich are especially susceptible to West Nile Virus Jim Heckman First District Health Unit It s a concern for horse owners if you have expensive horses They re more susceptible than cattle and there is a vaccine for horses So if you er concerned about your horse you need to check with your veterinarian The West Nile carrying mosquito usually shows up as the summer heats upoften in July and August