R. Moreira, Alfonso Garcia, C. Ahumada, Catalina Badía, Paulina Suárez, B. Yangari, C. Aguayo, J. Herrera, Gabriela Espejo, E. Pinto
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Abstract
The present study reports an outbreak of equine influenza (EI) occurred in Chile in January 2018, with cases spread along the country, from the Atacama to the Magallanes Region. The virus identified corresponded to the H3N8 subtype, affecting equines, donkeys, and mules. Clinical signs ranged from mild to severe, with a higher mortality rate in donkeys. Key words : equine influenza, outbreak, equines, donkeys.
期刊介绍:
Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences (formerly Archivos de Medicina Veterinaria) publishes original scientific contributions in English, containing the latest developments and discoveries in veterinary sciences. The journal covers topics such as animal health and production, preventive medicine, zoonosis, pharmacology and therapeutics, methods of diagnosis, and other areas related to the veterinary field.
Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences aims to divulge information about advances in veterinary medicine among universities, research centres, industries, government agencies, biologists, agronomists and veterinarians.