1. Introduction
Infectious diseases are one of the main concerns of the equine industry as they can spread rapidly and can have fatal consequences on the individual horse, owner, yard and global equine population. Infectious diseases are spread and found through the transmission of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic organisms. These diseases can effect many different biological systems in the horse such as their respiratory, cardiac, neurological and digestive system. Understanding these infectious diseases and their implications on the equine and the industry is very important on how we manage, control and prevent the further spread.
1.1.Equine Disease Management
The importance of equine disease management is critical in the 21st century
Infectious diseases are one of the main concerns of the equine industry as they can spread rapidly and can have fatal consequences on the individual horse, owner, yard and global equine population. Infectious diseases are spread and found through the transmission of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic organisms. These diseases can effect many different biological systems in the horse such as their respiratory, cardiac, neurological and digestive system. Understanding these infectious diseases and their implications on the equine and the industry is very important on how we manage, control and prevent the further spread.
1.1.Equine Disease Management
The importance of equine disease management is critical in the 21st century