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EIV Equine Influenza A, ELISA

Name: EIV Equine Influenza A, ELISA
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 25.0 EUR

Test that looks in your horse's blood for the defences (antibodies) against horse flu. Pathogen test This ELISA test detects antibodies to Equine Influenza...

€25.00 Incl. VAT

About

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.

Sample

5 mL - blood - serum tube

Turnaround

2 to 5 working days

How it works

🛒 Buy the test: select and buy the test online.

📧 Receive the instructions: after payment is confirmed, you receive the sample collection instructions by e-mail.

📄 Complete the form: print and complete the submission form with the animal’s identification.

✨ Collect the sample: pull 20 to 40 hair roots with the bulb and stick them in the marked area of the form, or ask your veterinarian to collect blood in a K3-EDTA tube.

📮 Send it to the laboratory: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Receive the report: the certified report is issued as soon as the analysis is validated.

FAQs

Who collects the sample? Your veterinarian. See Sample for the material and the volume this test requires.

How should the sample be sent? Keep it cool and send it by tracked courier as soon as it is collected. Shipping is arranged and paid for by the client.

What happens if the sample arrives unsuitable? We contact you before processing and ask for a new sample.

Can other tests be added to the same sample? Often yes, if the material and the volume allow it. Ask us before shipping.

How long does it take? See Turnaround. The count starts when the sample arrives at the laboratory, not when you order.

More

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.