Ridecamp: [RC] equine influenza

Tara Rothwell trothwell@xxxxxxxx
Help! I am pretty sure that my horse has influenza. (yes he was last vaccinated in 3/02). No fever. Symptoms first started about a week ago. Dry cough and clear runny nose. At first I thought it was alleriges/hay dust. We continued to train although no hard training this week (1x a 3 mile jog in hand). He is a bit down (sad). And not interested in food. My vet thinks influenza. Probably mild since I am the only one who really notices any symptoms and have been watching for fever/other Sxs. For those of you who have been through this how long to recover??? have a 75 miler planned in less than 2 weeks- an important one our last big training distance before the Tevis!! It will be over 2 weeks since his first symptoms, vet says he won't be contagious but I plan to keep him away from other horses and trailer alone. Thoughts out there?
thanks


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