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Discussion on Updated Article on Upper Respiratory Infections in Horses
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Mar 10, 2006 - 8:40 am:
You have probably noticed a lot of new activity in the respiratory section. Mostly this was stimulated by increased interest and ongoing research into equine influenza and equine herpes virus infections. In particular there are improved vaccines for these problems. If you are concerned about these infections and have not heard about this review these articles and the articles on vaccines, there are many changes.
Upper respiratory infections whose symptoms include fever, snotty nose, and cough is a common problem in horses, particularly the young adult that travels to shows or rides. The most common causes are a handful of virus groups and the bacteria Streptococcus equi which is responsible for Strangles. The virus families include influenza (flu), rhinoviruses, several Herpes viruses (rhinopneumonitis), adenoviruses, and less commonly the Equine Arteritis Virus (equine viral arteritis or EVA).
For more click on Nasal Discharge, Cough, and Fever off the navigation bar at the top of this page.
DrO
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