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Horse Colds     Equine Influenza

Equine Influenza - Hello i,m emailing you because my horse has discharge from her nose and eyes she had her equine 'flu vaccines for the european-type strain do you think she might have the american-type 'flu virus strain. The vet has seen her and has done some test. could you send me some more information about influenza and about looking after horses with influenza.

Equine Influenza Response - I am glad to hear that you have called your vet!  We are not veterinarians and our information is provided as a resource not intended to replace veterinary care, advice or treatment.  Your vet should be your first resource.

Upper and lower respiratory problems are the most common problem in horse
health.  There are many virus', colds, infections, etc...that have symptoms
of runny noses, coughing, fever, eye discharge, etc.  Some of these include
equine influenza (which can be serious), equine adenovirus (which is a
common cold and will get better by itself), and equine rhinovirus (usually
symptomatic treatment).  The only way to tell the difference is to call your
vet and have testing done.  The best prevention is a regular vaccination
schedule, however, vaccinations are not 100% effective.  There is always the
chance that your horse will still get sick from these virus'.  Below are
some links that were on our website and some new links that I found that
have lots of information on different types of respiratory problems:

http://www.yourhorseshealth.com/owner_ed/equine_influenza.html

http://www.quarterh.com/health33.htm

http://www.horsecity.com/stories/092500/hea_respiratory.shtml

http://www.tricountyvet.com/Large_Animals/Horse_Sense/HS_-_Equine_Influenza/
hs_-_equine_influenza.html



I hope your horse just has a common cold and gets better soon.  I know how
horrible influenza can be.  My horse had influenza once and was sick for two
months.

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