• Equine Infectious Anemia brochureEquine infectious anemia (EIA) is a viral disease that causes anemia, intermittent fever, and severe weight loss. Equidae, e.g., horses, ponies, mules, zebras, and donkeys, are the only animals known to be affected by the virus.
• What is EIA?Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a disease caused by a virus that produces anemia, intermittent fever, and severe weight loss. Equidae (e.g., horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys) are the only known animals affected by the virus. Prepared by the Michigan Department of Agriculture
• How is EIA transmitted?EIA is transmitted by the exchange of certain bodily fluids usually through horseflies, stable flies, and deer flies carrying infected blood.
• How can I prevent EIA?Although there is no vaccine to help prevent infection from the EIA virus, owners can reduce the risk of exposure to their animals by following certain guidelines.
