New York State urges horse owners to vaccinate horses against mosquito-borne illnesses [Video]

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is urging horse owners to take immediate action and vaccinate their horses against eastern equine encephalitis (Triple E) and West Nile Virus. This call to action comes as the North Country has already reported multiple cases of these mosquito-borne illnesses this year.Sen. Chuck Schumer addressed the growing concern during a visit to Plattsburgh on Thursday. He called on the federal government to assist in combating the issue, urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to allocate resources to track and mitigate the spread of these diseases.”I’m asking today the federal government to step up to track and zap New York’s growing mosquito problem,” Schumer said.According to local health officials, Franklin County has reported two cases of Triple E in horses, with another case identified in Clinton County. Essex County has yet to see any reported cases, and no human infections …