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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia – North America (04): USA (TX) horse

Equine Infectious Anemia -- United StatesEquine infectious anemia is a viral disease attacking horses' immune systems. The virus is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids from an infected to an uninfected animal, often by blood-feeding insects such as horseflies. It can also be transmitted through the use of blood-contaminated instruments or needles.A Coggins test screens horses' blood for antibodies which are indicative of the presence of the EIA virus. Most US states require horses to Read more [...]