Pferdeinfluenza A, ELISA

Erregertest Das ELISA-Test weist Antikörper gegen das Equine Influenza Virus Typ A nach. Die Pferdeinfluenza ist eine Krankheit, die im OIE-Gesundheitskodex für...

€25.00

Sample Requirements

5 mL - blood - serum tube

Send your sample by regular mail or express delivery to:

Equigerminal Lab HIESE
Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro Nº25
3230-343 Penela, Portugal

Turnaround Time

2 to 5 working days

About the test

This ELISA test detects antibodies against Equine Influenza Virus Type A.

Equine Influenza is a disease listed in the WOAH (formerly OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code, and confirmed cases must be reported according to international regulations.

What is Equine Influenza?

Equine Influenza (EI) is a highly contagious respiratory disease affecting horses, donkeys, mules and other equids.

The disease is caused by Influenza A viruses (H7N7 and H3N8) of the Orthomyxoviridae family.

It spreads rapidly in susceptible horse populations due to its short incubation period of 1 to 3 days. Crowding and transportation are important risk factors that facilitate transmission.

Why test?

The ELISA test detects antibodies against Equine Influenza Virus Type A, supporting the diagnosis of previous exposure or vaccination response and assisting in disease surveillance programmes.

Clinical signs

Clinical signs may include:

Fever
Harsh, dry cough
Nasal discharge
Depression
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Weakness

Although most horses recover within approximately two weeks, coughing may persist for longer and complete recovery of athletic performance may take several months.

Secondary bacterial infections are common and may prolong recovery.

Transmission

Equine Influenza is highly contagious and spreads through:

Respiratory droplets produced during coughing.
Direct contact with infected horses.
Horses may shed the virus before clinical signs become apparent.
Indirect transmission via contaminated clothing, equipment, brushes and other fomites.

Prevention

Vaccination is recommended and widely practiced.
Although vaccination may not completely prevent infection, it helps reduce disease severity and shortens recovery time.
Isolate horses showing respiratory signs immediately.
Contact your veterinarian for diagnosis and sample collection.
Quarantine horses that have been in close contact with infected animals.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect equipment, stables and contaminated areas.
Assign dedicated equipment (such as water buckets and hoses) to infected horses.
Implement strict hygiene and biosecurity measures to reduce disease spread.

Results

The ELISA test detects antibodies against Equine Influenza Virus Type A.

Additional information

This ELISA test detects antibodies to Equine Influenza Virus Type A.

Equine Influenza is a disease listed in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code and countries are obligated to report the occurrence of the disease according to the OIE Code.