VACCINATE AGAINST EQUINE FLU TO MINIMIZE SPREAD OF DISEASE

Equine influenza is a common respiratory infection in horses caused by the equine influenza A type-2 virus. While influenza is not particularly harmful to affected horses (i.e., disease results in a very low mortality rate), it is associated with explosive outbreaks that have a large economic impact on the industry. Vaccination of at-risk horses and continually updating the flu vaccines play a crucial role in limiting the damage caused by this virus. Continue reading…


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