EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA Flashcards
1
Q
- Definition of animals diseased of equine infectious anemia
A
- Typical clinical signs
- OR non-typical signs BUT demonstration of virus
- AND/OR 2 positive serological tests at 21 days interval
- Pathology, histopathology confirmation
2
Q
- Definition of animals suspected of being contaminated with equine infectious anaemia
A
- Kept within 90 days with diseased or suspected of being diseased animals
- No clinical signs
BUT 2 inconclusive OR 1 positive serology at 21 days interval
3
Q
Suspected of being diseased with EIA- additional question !
A
- Non-typical clinical signs
- BUT 2 inconclusive OR 1 positive serology at 21 days interval
4
Q
Infected animal with EIA – additional question !
A
- No clinical signs BUT demonstration of virus
- AND/OR 2 positive serology at 21 days interval
5
Q
Control measures in case of EIA – likely additional question
A
- Isolation, housing in stable
- Disinsectisation
- Slaughter diseased and infected animals
- Suspected of being diseased
Movement restriction
Clinical exam + samples every 3 weeks until can confirm or exclude - Suspected of being contaminated
Movement restriction
Clinical exam + samples every 3 weeks until can confirm or exclude
For minimum 90 days // maximum incubation period - Transport only to slaughterhouse, closed vehicle
Unloading: with official veterinary check, strict vehicle disinfection - Pasture considered infected for 6 months
