Abstract:Reasons for performing study
Every year, several equine influenza (EI) epidemics are reported worldwide. Equine influenza vaccination is the most efficient method of prevention; however, not all horses develop sufficient immunity after EI immunisation, increasing the risk of infection, infectious virus excretion and the spread of the disease.
Objectives
This study aimed to better understand poor vaccine response mechanisms during the primary EI vaccination.
Study design
Cohort study.
Methods
The EI humoral imm… Show more
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