Equine Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
What is equine influenza?
A
an acute, highly contagious, febrile respiratory disease
2
Q
What is the etiology?
A
orthomoxyvirus A/Equi I and A/Equi II
3
Q
How is it transmitted?
A
contact with respiratory secretions
4
Q
What are factors that predispose?
A
- immunological status
- intermingling of horses
- age of horse
- health status
5
Q
What is the incubation period?
A
1 to 3 days
6
Q
What are the clinical signs of acute viral disease?
A
- abrupt onset of fever and coughing
- cough is dry, harsh and non-productive
- discharge is initially serous, but may become mucopurulent
- depression, anorexia, and weakness
7
Q
What are the clinical signs seen with pneumonia?
A
- fever lasting longer than 2 to 3 days
- mucopurulent nasal discharge
- productive cough
- lung crackles
8
Q
What are the risks of complications minimized by?
A
- restricting exercise
- controlling dust
- providing proper ventilation
- practicing good stable hygiene
9
Q
What are two definitive tests?
A
- virus isolation
- influenza A antigen detection
10
Q
When should you use antibiotics?
A
- pneumonia
- purulent discharge
- fever lasts longer than 3 or 4 days
11
Q
How often should you give a booster in horses that are high risk?
A
every 4 months
12
Q
When are foals vaccinated?
A
6 months, 3 to 6 weeks later and 10-12 months
13
Q
When should broodmares be vaccinated?
A
4-6 weeks before foaling
