Equine Herpesviruses

Equine herpesviruses (EHV) are a major health concern for domestic and wild equids and represent one of the most economically important disease agents of horses. Most known EHVs are transmitted directly between individuals as a result of direct exposure to exudates and aerosols. However, accumulating evidence suggests that environmental transmission may play a role including air, water, and fomites. Here, we reviewed studies on environmental stability and transmission of EHVs, which may influence viral dynamics and the use of environmental samples for monitoring EHV shedding.

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Equine Herpesviruses: Biochemical studies on genomic structure, DI particles, oncogenic transformation and persistent infection

Herpesvirus DNA ◽

10.1007/978-94-015-6897-5_20 ◽

1981 ◽

pp. 387-418 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Dennis J. O’Callaghan ◽

Berch E. Henry ◽

Joe H. Wharton ◽

Steven A. Dauenhauer ◽

Ralph B. Vance ◽

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Keyword(s):

Persistent Infection ◽

Genomic Structure ◽

Oncogenic Transformation ◽

Biochemical Studies ◽

Equine Herpesviruses

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Ocular Manifestations of Equine Herpesviruses

Current Therapy in Equine Medicine ◽

10.1016/b978-0-7216-9540-2.50146-8 ◽

2003 ◽

pp. 473-476 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

D MAGGS

Keyword(s):

Ocular Manifestations ◽

Equine Herpesviruses

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Equine Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1016/b978-1-4160-2406-4.50018-1 ◽

2007 ◽

pp. 134-153 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Josh Slater

Keyword(s):

Equine Herpesviruses

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Equine herpesviruses: a roundtable discussion

UK-Vet Equine ◽

10.12968/ukve.2019.3.s2.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Sup4) ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Philip Ivens ◽

David Rendle ◽

Julia Kydd ◽

James Crabtree ◽

Sarah Moore ◽

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Keyword(s):

Neurological Disease ◽

Latent Infection ◽

Domestic Horse ◽

Respiratory Pathogens ◽

Roundtable Discussion ◽

Virus Shedding ◽

Demographic Groups ◽

Clinical Pathogens ◽

Equine Herpesviruses ◽

Horse Owners

Foreword There are nine different equid herpesviruses (EHVs). Five types (EHV-1 to EHV-5) infect the domestic horse, while EHV-6 to EHV-9 are associated with infections in wild equids including asses and zebra. This review focuses on the commonest and most important clinical pathogens, the alphaherpesviruses EHV-1 and 4. These are respiratory pathogens and are also responsible for abortion and neurological disease. Several aspects of the biology of these viruses makes their control challenging. In particular, latent infection and reactivation of infection under stress, with subsequent virus shedding, makes elimination of these viruses impossible. Biosecurity measures are important both for minimising the risk of an outbreak and for controlling any outbreak when it occurs. Recognition of the disease and confirmatory diagnosis are also important in order for appropriate biosecurity measures to be instigated. Vaccination in key demographic groups is also important to reduce severe clinical disease. Unfortunately many horse owners are unaware of EHV or the importance of biosecurity measures and vaccination for control.

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