What are the signs of EHV-1?
Clinical signs of EHV-1 and EHV-4 respiratory disease are very similar to equine flu and can include:
- A high temperature.
- Nasal discharge.
- A dry cough.
- Loss of appetite.
- Reduced performance.
- Lethargy/depression.
What is the treatment for EHV-1?
Since EHV-1 is a virus, antibiotics will have no effect and antiviral drugs have shown minimal effect in already affected horses. Treatment is primarily supportive, and usually includes anti-inflammatories and fluids to maintain hydration. Slings may be used to help horses that are unable to stand on their own.
Is EHV-1 the same as strangles?
The most common causes in the horse include equine influenza virus (EIV), equine herpesvirus (EHV) – also known as rhino – and Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi) – better known as strangles.
What is the difference between EHV-1 and EHV-4?
The two most significant are EHV-1, which causes respiratory disease, abortion, and neurologic disease; and EHV-4, which primarily causes respiratory disease and only occasionally can cause abortion or neurologic disease.
Is there a vaccine for EHV-1?
Herpesvirus Vaccines Vaccines available against EHV-1 and EHV-4 infection are available and are being progressively more widely used. They do not completely prevent individual horses from infection but they reduce the risk of infection to other horses and the severity of clinical signs if infection occurs.
What is the incubation period for EHV?
The EHV-1 incubation period is defined as the period of time from exposure of the horse to the virus, to the time the horse displays clinical signs of disease. The incubation period for EHM is typically from 2-10 days, but may be as short as 24 hours or as long as 14 days.
Is EHV-1 a notifiable disease?
EHV is not a notifiable disease by law – however, horses that show clinical signs or have been in recent contact with the disease should not be exported. Good stud management is essential in the prevention of EHV. Pregnant mares should be kept separate from all other stock (e.g. yearlings, horses out of training).
Is EHV-1 in the UK?
Following the successful implementation of protocols for horses returning to the UK who might potentially have been impacted by the EHV-1 outbreak in Europe, British Equestrian is pleased to report that the disease risk in the UK is nearing normal levels.
What are the early signs of EHV-1 infection?
The initial clinical signs of the infection may be nonspecific and include fever of 102°F or greater. Fever may be the only abnormality observed. Other presenting signs may be combinations of fever and respiratory signs of nasal discharge and cough.
What are the symptoms of respiratory EHV-1 in horses?
Horses suffering from respiratory EHV-1 will display a number of different symptoms. They can be mild to severe. Signs and symptoms for respiratory EHV-1 include: Coughing. Lack of appetite. Fever between 102° and 107° F that persists for anywhere from 1 day to 1 week. Depression. Nasal Discharge.
When to take your horse to the vet for EHV?
Signs and symptoms of respiratory EHV-1 include: If these respiratory signs or a fever affect a horse with exposure to another animal with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, EHM, which is another name for the neurological effects of EHV, take the horse to the vet for diagnosis.
How can you tell if you have EHV-I or 4?
Specific blood tests can be used to determine if a respiratory infection is associated with EHV-I or 4 infection. In most cases, two blood samples are taken 10 days to two weeks apart and tested to see if antibodies have been produced (titers have risen significantly in the second sample) to one of the viruses (seroconversion).
The initial clinical signs of the infection may be nonspecific and include fever of 102°F or greater. Fever may be the only abnormality observed. Other presenting signs may be combinations of fever and respiratory signs of nasal discharge and cough.
Horses suffering from respiratory EHV-1 will display a number of different symptoms. They can be mild to severe. Signs and symptoms for respiratory EHV-1 include: Coughing. Lack of appetite. Fever between 102° and 107° F that persists for anywhere from 1 day to 1 week. Depression. Nasal Discharge.
What kind of disease does EHV 4 cause?
• EHV-4:Causes a nonfatal upper respiratory tract disease in foals and is uncommonly associated with abortion and rarely with neurologic disease. Neurological signs appear as a result of damage to blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord associated with EHV infection.
Signs and symptoms of respiratory EHV-1 include: If these respiratory signs or a fever affect a horse with exposure to another animal with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, EHM, which is another name for the neurological effects of EHV, take the horse to the vet for diagnosis.