Equine viral rhinopneumonitis

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Viral disease Equine viral rhinopneumonitis

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Donkey, Equine

Associated Microorganisms

Equine herpesvirus Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

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Cough

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Dyspnea

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Rhinitis

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Conjunctivitis

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Nasal discharge

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Lacrimation

Depression

Anorexia

Throat lymphadenomegaly

Abortion

Stillbirth

Neonatal weakness

Severe depression

Ataxia

Paresis

Recumbency

Diagnosis

Virus isolation in fetal equine kidney cell culture

Virus isolation in equine dermal cell culture

Serum neutralization test

Complement fixation test

ELISA

Immunofluorescence test

Fluorescent antibody test

Histopathological examination

Treatment

Complete rest

Supportive therapy

Broad-spectrum antibacterial therapy

Prevention & Control

Isolation

Strict quarantine

Cleaning and disinfection

Safe disposal of aborted fetuses and fetal membranes

Vaccination with EHV-1 and EHV-4 vaccines

Vaccination at 3-4 months of age

Booster vaccination every 2-3 months

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