Equine Organism ID Week 3
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) AKA: Swamp Fever Classification: Viral (Horse and deer flies)
EIA Symptoms Treatment Fever Weight loss Anemia Infected their whole life Coggins used to detect Dormant stress
Equine Influenza AKA: Horse Flu Classification: Viral
Equine Influenza Symptoms Treatment Rapid spread of infection OR frequent, dry cough Elevated temperature Isolation 2 intramuscular injections of influenza vaccine 2-4 weeks apart Booster shot at 3-4 month intervals
Equine Rhinopneumonitis Scientific Name: Classification: EHV Virus (Respiratory)
Equine Rhinopneumonitis Symptoms Treatment Gold-colored nasal discharge (foals) Abortions/occasional paralysis Temperature (24-48 hrs) Vaccine: Pregnant mares 5th, 7th, and 9th month Young: 2 injections followed by a booster