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Equine influenza is characterized by a very high rate of transmission among horses, and has a relatively short incubation time of one to three days. [6] Clinical signs of equine influenza include fever (up to 106 °F [41 °C]), nasal discharge, have a dry, hacking cough, depression, loss of appetite and weakness. [6]
In addition, most horse shows and events require a negative Coggins test. Most countries require a negative test result before allowing an imported horse into the country. Horse owners should verify that all the horses at a breeding farm and or boarding facility have a negative Coggins test before using the services of the facility.
Among domesticated horses, colic is the leading cause of premature death. [3] The incidence of colic in the general horse population has been estimated between 4 [3] and 10 [4] percent over the course of the average lifespan. Clinical signs of colic generally require treatment by a veterinarian.
Fever of 102.5–105.0 °F (39.2–40.6 °C), frequent dry cough for several weeks, ‘drippy’ nose with discharge and secondary bacterial infection are some of the clinical signs of Equine influenza virus infection. isolation of influenza virus from nasopharyngeal and or large rise in antibody titer in equine-1 or 2 serum can be used as ...
Equid alphaherpesvirus 1, formerly Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1), is a virus of the family Herpesviridae that causes abortion, respiratory disease and occasionally neonatal mortality in horses. Initial spread of EHV-1 by a newly introduced horse through direct and indirect contact can lead to abortion and perinatal infection in up to 70 percent ...
The unusual pericarditis cases and the unique single-eye uveitis cases were observed in horses of all ages, breeds, and sexes, were independent of any state of pregnancy, and that they occurred at the same time as the early and late fetal loss syndromes. From the first, therefore, MRLS was clearly not simply a pregnancy-related syndrome.
The older you are when you get pregnant (pre-menopause), the more likely you could have a multiples pregnancy. 2. You are likely to be the most fertile right before you begin menopause.
Recurrent airway obstruction, also known as broken wind, heaves, wind-broke horse, or sometimes by the term usually reserved for humans, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or disorder (COPD) – it is a respiratory disease or chronic condition of horses involving an allergic bronchitis characterised by wheezing, coughing and laboured breathing.