Infectious diseases in horses encompass a range of illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. These diseases can affect various systems within the equine body, leading to symptoms that range from mild discomfort to severe systemic illness. Common infectious diseases in horses include equine influenza, strangles, equine herpesvirus, and West Nile virus. These diseases can be transmitted through direct contact with infected animals, contaminated surfaces, or vectors such as insects. Understanding the mechanisms of transmission, pathogenesis, and immune response is essential for effective prevention and control. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of infectious diseases in horses.
Coffman JR, Mussman HC, Cawley LP.The study investigates the potential for lactic dehydrogenase isoenzymes to be a useful diagnostic tool for equine infectious anemia, a disease that shows similarities to infectious mononucleosis in humans. Background […]
Razumov IA, Agapov EV, Pereboev AV, Protopopova EV, Lebedeva SD, Loktev VB.A comparative study of the antigenic structure of virulent strains and attenuated vaccine strains of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis virus (VEEV) by means of monoclonal antibodies has made it possible to investigate the antigenic structure of the envelope glycoproteins E1 and E2, and to specify their role in the development of antiviral immunity. On the E1 glycoprotein there are five nonoverlapping antigenic sites consisting of eight epitopes that are recognized by monoclonal antibodies; six sites consisting of twenty epitopes were found on the E2 glycoprotein. The monoclonal antibodies ag...
of surveillance testing, April to June 2017International disease occurrence in the second quarter of 2017These are among matters discussed in the most recent quarterly equine disease surveillance report, prepared by Defra, the Animal Health Trust and the British Equine Veterinary Association.
