Equine Organism ID

Week 3

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)

• AKA: Swamp Fever• Classification: Viral (Horse and deer flies)

EIA

Symptoms• Fever• Weight loss• Anemia

Treatment• Infected their whole

life• Coggins used to

detect• Dormant stress

Equine Influenza• AKA: Horse Flu• Classification: Viral

Equine InfluenzaSymptoms

• Rapid spread of infection OR frequent, dry cough• Elevated

temperature

Treatment• Isolation• 2 intramuscular

injections of influenza vaccine 2-4 weeks apart• Booster shot at 3-4

month intervals

Equine Rhinopneumonitis• Scientific Name:• Classification: EHV Virus (Respiratory)

Equine RhinopneumonitisSymptoms

• Gold-colored nasal discharge (foals)• Abortions/

occasional paralysis• Temperature (24-48

hrs)

Treatment• Vaccine: Pregnant

mares 5th, 7th, and 9th month• Young: 2 injections

followed by a booster