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Diagnosis of equine influenza
Author(s) -
Rash Adam
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.j3459
Subject(s) - equine influenza , rash , transmission (telecommunications) , disease , medicine , population , horse , virology , veterinary medicine , environmental health , vaccination , biology , dermatology , pathology , paleontology , electrical engineering , engineering
During the summer months, there will be increased movement and, therefore, increased mixing of the horse population, leading to a higher risk of disease transmission and subsequent clinical cases. It is important that both vets and owners remain vigilant for equine influenza infection. Here, Adam Rash, of the Animal Health Trust, discusses the diagnosis of this disease