Clinical Symptoms Equine Influenza

For those in Eastern Australia who would like to know how they can tell if their horse has equine influenza - here is a video from the Qld DPI website.

The main clinical signs of equine influenza are usually a sudden increase in temperature (to between 39°c and 41°c); a deep, dry, hacking cough; and a watery nasal discharge, which may later become thick and smelly.

Other signs can include depression, loss of appetite, laboured breathing, and muscle pain and stiffness.

Few adult horses die of the disease but it can kill young foals. Recovery usually occurs after a couple of weeks but horses need to be rested for a further period to avoid complications.

If you suspect your horse has equine influenza, you should isolate the horse from other horses in your stable, at least 50m apart, and immediately contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.

(Video courtesy Qld Dept of Primary Industries)

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[LionGoddess1]

why is the sick horse still near the other horses I wonder? dumb

[truthaboutflu]

- see new video here

truth about pandemic flu

[ashado19]

I remember when Austrailia got that. Most countries hate the U.S. but whne something goes wrong they have to come crawling to us for help.

[chizzywoo]

Aww poor beasties

[breakingthehabit2008]

wow

[XxEquineGalxX]

It soo terrible...im in the red zone of the flu!

Thanks soo much for posting this!

xx kate xx

[meink09]

is it just me or did they miss an important piece of info? ... it is an airborne virus i.e. if your neighbours horses across the road have it, then you could easily get it too.

[larafan2]

i hope my riding school do not get it.

[CrystalizedDiamond]

ooh, poor horses. hope mine never gets it!

[Us5sInsa]

ooooh .. iiie .. so discusting .. xP