Table 1.

Properties that facilitate eradication of an equine pathogen

Readily identifiable clinical disease No chronic disease state with active infection No long‐term carrier state Only infects horses, with no wildlife reservoir Highly sensitive diagnostic tests available Highly effective vaccines available

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