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Jennifer stated:
"As of Monday, September 9, only 43 deaths and 985 illnesses nationally
have been reported in humans since the first outbreak in New York in 1999. That
year, 7 people in New York died from the virus. 1 had HIV, and 3 more were on
immunosuppressive drugs. All 7 were in their 70's or 80's. By comparison, over
2,000 people died from the flu in New York in 1999. Nationally, the USDA
National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed 645 cases of West Nile
Virus in horses, and about 30% have died or have been euthanized. Contrast this
to the number of horses that would die of other diseases, colic, founder,
accidents etc. in the same time period. "
How do you square this statement with one small
single vet practice having, as of Sept 15, 30 cases and 4 deaths?? I am
aware that to be "officially", counted a bunch of lab work (at considerable
expense) would have to be done. The ordinary vets who are on the front
line are not having it done. Why? 1. They would have to treat anyway until
the results get back. 2. Most treatment is supportive and would be done even if
another cause is ultimately proven. 3. Vets don't like to make their
customers pay more money than they have to.
The word here in the Midwest is to vaccinate,
vaccinate, vaccinate and then pray. It is the only thing that seems to
have a real chance of working.
Ed
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