Rotaviral diarrhea.
Abstract: Rotavirus poses a challenge each foaling season to farm managers and veterinarians in intensive horse breeding areas throughout the world. By understanding the epidemiology of the disease as well as characteristics of the virus, veterinarians can make sound recommendations on prevention and control of outbreaks. Even when effective prophylactic products are developed, farm management practices, including quarantine, disinfection, and hygiene, will always need to be in force to prevent any contagious disease outbreak.
Publication Date: 1993-08-01 PubMed ID: 8358646PubMed Central: PMC7127803DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30398-xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research article mainly focuses on the global issue of Rotavirus present in horse breeding areas causing diarrhoea, and highlights the importance of understanding the disease’s epidemiology and characteristics for its control and prevention.
Epidemiology and Characteristics of Rotavirus
The paper emphasizes the importance of in-depth comprehension of the epidemiology of Rotavirus and its characteristics in combating its spread and managing its impacts. This involves:
- Determining the patterns and dynamics of rotaviral infection in horse populations.
- Identifying the different strains of the virus.
- Understanding how the disease spreads and evolves.
- Studying the behaviour of the virus in varying environmental conditions.
Prevention and Control of Rotavirus Outbreaks
The research underlines that by having a thorough understanding of the disease, veterinarians can give sound advice on how to prevent and control rotaviral diarrhoea outbreaks. The preventive measures comprise:
- Development and application of effective prophylactic products.
- Proper implementation of farm management practices such as ensuring quarantine for the affected horses.
- Use of disinfectants to eliminate the virus from the environment.
- Adopting high standards of hygiene to inhibit the transmission of the virus.
Role of Farm Management Practices in Disease Prevention
In addition to the use of prophylactic products, the article highlights the ongoing role of farm management practices in the prevention of contagious diseases like rotaviral diarrhoea. This includes:
- Keeping a strict quarantine regime for newly arrived horses or those showing symptoms of the disease.
- Regular disinfection of the farm area and equipment.
- Upholding hygiene best practices like regular washing and sanitising hands, especially after handling affected animals.
- Isolating affected animals from the rest to prevent the spread of the disease.
Cite This Article
APA
Dwyer RM.
(1993).
Rotaviral diarrhea.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 9(2), 311-319.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30398-x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Animals, Newborn
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Diarrhea / diagnosis
- Diarrhea / prevention & control
- Diarrhea / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / prevention & control
- Horses
- Rotavirus Infections / diagnosis
- Rotavirus Infections / prevention & control
- Rotavirus Infections / veterinary
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