This week is equine flu awareness week.
What is equine flu?
Equine flu is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease which can spread rapidly among unvaccinated horses.
What are the symptoms of equine flu?
– a high temperature (over 38. 5 degrees C)
– a dry, harsh cough
– a clear, watery nasal discharge
– loss of appetite
– lethargy
– a dry, harsh cough
– a clear, watery nasal discharge
– loss of appetite
– lethargy
How is equine flu spread?
It can be spread through direct contact with another horse, by air and also indirectly via people, equipment, tack etc.
Help protect and prevent is better than cure!
Vaccination is the best thing you can do for your horse and for the equine population in general.
When should I vaccinate?
1st vaccination should be given around 5-6 months old
2nd vaccination to be given around 4-6 weeks later
3rd vaccination to be given 5-6 months later
Booster vaccinations must be given within 365 days of the 1st vaccination to avoid a re-start
What if my horse competes?
If your horse competes you will need to check with the relevant authority as some bodies (FEI, BD, BE, BS) require more regular 6 monthly boosters.
Visit @KeepingHorsesHealthy to find out more
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