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                                           Equine Rhinopneuminitis

Equine herpesvirus is also known as equine rhinopneuminitis. 
Rhinopneuminitis                                          chiefly affects
the respiratory system although it can also be seen in abortions, foal deaths
and neurological signs.  Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) is highly         
                                infectious and can demonstrate any of the
above signs.  Equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) is usually linked just to respiratory
disease but has occasionally been associated with abortions.            
                             EHV-1 and EHV-4 infections are transferred by
the respiratory system through inhaling infected air or direct contact with
infected secretions, utensils or                                        
 drinking water. A high percentage of adult horses can carry both viruses 
in the dormant form and situations of stress such as transportation, weaning 
or castration can cause occurrence of the disease.






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