Equine Infectious Anemia Disease Information |
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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a viral disease of members of the horse family. |
The equine infectious anemia virus (EIAV) is categorized as a retrovirus: it contains genetic RNA material, which it uses to produce DNA. This DNA is then incorporated into the genetic makeup of infected cells. Identified in France in 1843 and first tentatively diagnosed in the United States in 1888, EIA has commanded a great deal of attention over the years. There is no vaccine or treatment for the disease. It is often difficult to differentiate from other fever-producing diseases, including anthrax, influenza, and equine encephalitis.
Factsheet (pdf 50kb)
Uniform Methods and Rules (pdf 71kb)
Form 10-11 (pdf 804kb) and Instructions (pdf 12kb)
Request for the USDA APHIS Video on EIA - Video Order Form
Status Report on EIA Control, 1996 (pdf 1.69mb)
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