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Discussion on A New Article on Equine Influenza
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Moderator: DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006 - 10:51 am:
Equine influenza is a highly contagious upper respiratory disease of all equines and is common anywhere groups of young horses come together. Symptoms include fever, nasal discharge, cough, depression, and inappetence. Flu is found in all parts of the world except Australia and New Zealand. Though there have been long term attempts at developing preventive measures through vaccination, these have only been partially successful do to antigenic drift making. This article discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. To access this article just select Flu & Influenza off the navigation frame above. DrO
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Moderator: DrO
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Posted on Friday, Mar 10, 2006 - 6:57 am:
Really to judge much Pat I would need to hear the noise myself but all in all if we assume this was a mild URT infection this is a bit early to be back cantering. DrO
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