Veterinary tip of the month: Equine Influenza
Anna Hood, DVM Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services There are currently several outbreaks of Equine Influenza, a virus that causes respira-tory disease in horses. The clinical signs include coughing, lethargy, nasal discharge, loss of appetite and a high temperature (over 101.5°F). It is highly contagious and can be spread by direct contact between horses, through air-borne…