Potomac Horse Fever in indiana
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Mayflies, which can harbor the organism responsible for Potomac Horse Fever, have already been spotted throughout Indiana this spring. We strongly recommend vaccinating your horse as part of a comprehensive preventative care program.
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Potomac Horse Fever is more than a seasonal inconvenience… It is a potentially life-threatening disease. Complications such as laminitis can be devastating and career-ending, and even with prompt treatment, outcomes can be unpredictable.
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Horses living near ponds, streams, or properties with standing water may have an elevated risk. Additionally, show horses and those that travel can be more susceptible, particularly when visiting regions where the disease is more prevalent.
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Clinical signs are variable but may include πππ«ππ§, π’ππ‘π π©π€ π¨ππ«ππ§π ππππ§π§πππ, π‘ππ’ππ£ππ©ππ¨, ππ€π‘ππ, and ππππ§πππ¨ππ ππππ€π’ππ£ππ‘ π¨π€πͺπ£ππ¨. Pregnant mares may also abort infected fetuses. Mortality rates have been reported between 5% and 30% according to AAEP.org, underscoring the importance of proactive prevention through vaccination and risk management.
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Contact Skillman Veterinary Services to learn more about keeping your herd safe and developing a vaccination program tailored to your horsesβ needs.
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