Can horses have a cold

Answer 1

Respiratory infections caused by a herpes virus are what we call "colds" in humans. There is a vaccination for Equine Herpes Virus and, if recommended, it is given 2-4 times a year depending on risk factors and the brand of vaccine used. EHV vaccination is a risk-based vaccination in the US and not recommended for all horses.

Answer 2

Yes, horses can become infected with one of several viruses and exhibit clinical symptoms that are commonly referred to as "having a cold" in humans - nasal discharge, fever, reluctance to move that is interpreted as myalgia, decreased appetite and decreased energy. Generally the horse will get over it in a few days.

Answer 3

Yes, although they are much more adapted to colder weather than humans. A horse that is acclimated to the cooler weather (ie, has grown in a winter coat and has a good layer of subcutaneous fat to insulate it) will be very comfortable outside in temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheidt provided there is no wind or precipitation.

Answer 4

A "cold" in a horse is probably an upper respiratory infection, which may be caused by equine herpesvirus or an equine-attenuated influenza virus. There are other causes as well, including less common viruses, many bacteria or just a sterile inflammation due to irritation or Allergies.

Answer 5

There are many different things you can do to prevent a horse from getting a cold.

If it is living indoors then make sure its stable is cleaned daily and that the horses living conditions are warm and dry. Rugs are optional for indoors and outdoors.

Answer 6

Horses can become sick from the cold weather in a couple of ways. Firstly if a horse is exercised in cold weather the air does not warm up enough before it reaches the lungs and it can cause Asthma like symptoms in the horse which requires veterinarian treatment. Another way is again if the horse is worked in the cold weather and allowed to get hot and sweaty and is put away without being cooled down and possibly blanketed. The cold will begin to cause the horse to shiver and become miserable and its immune system can become compromised allowing infections such as influenza to take hold.

Answer 7

well it depends if its bad or not. maybe see a vet first.