Post infection and post vaccination immune response to equine influenza A virus and equine herpes virus 1 and 4 in horses

Abstract

The overview summarised data from contemporary studies on immune response against two of the most contagious respiratory diseases in horses – influenza and herpes viral infections. It goes over the generation of immune response in this animal species after vaccination against the viral antigens. The knowledge of mechanisms of immune system response to the infections and respective vaccinations are essential for equine health, particularly with regard to full recovery of their athletic performance.

Keywords

• EHV-1 and 4
• horses
• immune response
• influenza А (H7N7 and H3N8)
• vaccination