Diagnosis of equine influenza

Vet Rec. 2017 Jul 29;181(5):113-114. doi: 10.1136/vr.j3459.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Horse Diseases / virology*
  • Horses
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / diagnosis
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology
  • Sentinel Surveillance / veterinary*
  • United Kingdom / epidemiology