1. Equine Organism ID Week 2

2. Equine Encephalomyelitis (Eastern and Western) Scientific Name: aka “Sleeping Sickness” Classification: Viral (mosquito borne; birds are the hosts)

3. Equine Encephalomyelitis (Eastern and Western) Symptoms 1-5 days (fever, anorexia, depression) 5 on (neurological, involuntary muscle movement) Treatment EEE  higher death risk Serology (Virus neutralization) Vaccines to prevent Fluids & Electrolytes

4. Salmonellosis Scientific Name: Salmonella enterica Classification: Zoonotic (bacteria)

5. Salmonellosis Symptoms Direct contact or contamination (water, feed, environment) Fever  6-24hrs diarrhea (soft, watery, foul smelling), abdominal pain, anorexia Treatment IV fluids & electrolytes, bacteria in feces for days- months Isolation is key Untreated  Fatal

6. Giardia Scientific Name: Giardia Classification: Intestinal protozal infection

7. Giardia Symptoms Intestines Carrier (contagious) Infected (Bloody/Mucous diarrhea with gas) **Pass to humans Treatment Fecal sample to check Isolate Treat with Nitromidazole metronidazole for 10 days