Horse flu, or equine influenza, is a highly-contagious respiratory infection in horses that causes fever, dry cough and reluctance to eat or drink for several days. An outbreak of horse flu in 2007 brought Australia's thoroughbred horse racing industry to a standstill.Reuters: Horse Racing - Australia Racing Stopped For Flu Scare
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I am buying a horse and another horse at the same place has the flu can he carry it to my place and give it to my 3 month old colt?(1 Answer)
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Equine Influenza (either Myxovirus A-equi-1 or Myxovirus A-equi-2) is an acute, highly contagious febrile respiratory disease. Whether a horse will become infected depends upon several things, amongst which ...
Where can I watch the Kentucky Derby online (legally)?(1 Answer)
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The derby will be simulcast on NBCSports.com, although I couldn't find the exact page. I guess it will be up on race day. http://nbcsports.msnbc ...
Why don't dogs get the flu?(6 Answers)
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They actually have their own version...canine influenza. Along with adenovirus and parvo as mentioned by tracebooks. http://www.hsus.org/pets/pets_related_news_and_events/questions_about_canine_flu.html "Canine influenza is ...
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Also known as equine influenza (EI)
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Equine influenza virus can kill up to 40 percent of foals who come in contact with itBBC News: Flu Grips Australia's Horse World (August 25, 2007)
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Symptoms can include fever, cough and runny nose; early symptoms include loss of appetite and depression in the animalHorsetalk: Colds and Flu in Horses
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