Ep. 35: Equine Influenza ft. Dr. Wendy Vaala

by | Aug 13, 2020 | Disease Du Jour

Dr. Wendy Vaala talks about equine influenza.

In this podcast episode we will cover:

  • Why is it so hard to keep horses from getting equine influenza?
  • Vaccination is a horse’s best protection, especially for horses that travel
  • How can we get owners to vaccinate more?
  • What is “flu season” and when should we vaccinate in order to offer the best protection?
  • Glycoproteins of the influenza virus membrane, hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA), are important
  • What have we learned from the Biosurveillance Survey?
  • Better to test than guess!
  • How can vets know when they need to re-vaccinate in flu-prone areas or in the face of influenza in their regions?

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