equine management

Question 1

• There is no cure or prevention for this disease.
• Infected horses will always be carriers of this disease but may not show symptoms.
• Some states may require euthanasia – flies can transmit
• If not euthanized, the horse must be isolated for the rest of it’s life.

Answer 1

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA):

Question 2

• Isolation is very important!!!!!
• Horse should be assigned to one tech.
• Protective clothing: gown, gloves, boots.
• Disinfect feet and wash well after handling the horse.
• I.V. fluid therapy: balanced electrolyte solutions such as LRS.
• Plasma transfusion if hypoprotienemia is present.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Antibiotics will make it worse!
• Feed free choice hay only – no alfalfa

Answer 2

Salmonellosis

Question 3

• Isolate infected animals.
• Keep horse warm in well ventilated stall.
• Avoid stressful situations.
Rest until full recovery is important to prevent relapses.

Answer 3

Equine influenza

Question 4

• Isolate infected animals.
• Keep warm in well ventilated stall.
• Avoid stressful situations (ie; trailering)
• Exercise for brief periods to keep blood and lymph circulating so their bodies can help fight the virus on its own

Answer 4

Rhinopneumonitis or Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)

Question 5

• Oxytetracycline
• Aggressive fluid therapy with a balanced electrolyte solution.
• Monitoring is the same as for colitis and salmonellosis.
• Lamanitis is a major concern with this

Answer 5

Potomac Horse Fever

Question 6

antibiotics and anti-toxin

Answer 6

Equine Tetanus

Question 7

• Isolate infected animals.
• Hot pack and lance abscesses (Bacteria gets into lymph nodes – creates abscess)
• Fluids and feed slurries if dysphagic.
• Keep warm & provide plenty of water.
• Antipyretics and antibiotics.
• Disinfect or burn anything in contact with infected horses.

Answer 7

Strangles or Equine Distemper