Which of the following statements are true regarding equine influenza (flu)?
Equine influenza (flu) is the most common viral respiratory disease in horses.
d) All of the above
Equine influenza (flu) is the most common viral respiratory disease in horses. It affects the upper and lower respiratory tract of horses and is highly infectious, with an incubation period of 1 to 3 days. After contracting the virus, horses can remain contagious for up to 10 days. Clinical signs are similar to other respiratory infections, making it difficult to distinguish equine influenza from other diseases without laboratory tests. However, if the illness spreads rapidly in a barn and certain symptoms are present, that is usually indicative.
To learn more about equine flu and other respiratory diseases read the February 2010 e-Tips article Common Equine Respiratory Diseases and watch the archived webcast Respiratory Diseases: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention by Dr. Hal Schott.