Definitions

EWE: Eastern and Western Encephalitis. These viral diseases can cause inflammation in the nervous system in horses and humans.Viruses are transmitted by mosquitos. Not contagious animal to animal or human to animal, must have a carrier (ie. birds). Often fatal.

WN: West Nile. Often fatal viral disease that causes inflammation in the nervous system in horses and humans. Transmitted by mosquitos.Not contagious animal to animal or human to animal, must have a carrier (ie. birds).

T: Tetnus. Also known as lockjaw. Develops from bacterial infection resulting from a puncture wound. Disease can result in paralysis, loss of control, and nervous sytem failures that can lead to death. Baterica live in the ground. Vaccination is the best prevention.

EWT: 3 Way, of East/Western Encephalitis and Tetnus.

PHF: Potomac Horse Fever. Can cause colic and fatal diarrhea syndrome as well as laminitis.

Strangles: Also known as strep or distemper.Highly contagious respiratory disease that causes large abcesses under the jaw.Extremely contagious but not usually fatal.

Rhino:Rhinopneumonitis is caused by the herpes virus. Presents as respiratory disease and abortion in pregnant mares.

Equine Influenza: Respiratory disease in horses that is highly contagious.

Rhino/Flu: Combo vaccine that protects against Rhino and Flu.

IN Flu and IN Strangles: IN stands for intranasal. Vaccine is adminstered thru the nose.