Evaluation of the efficacy of a canine influenza virus (H3N8) vaccine in dogs following experimental challenge.

Influenza viruses cause acute, highly contagious respiratory infections in various vertebrate species, including humans, birds, pigs, and horses. Although experimental and natural infections with influenza virus (H5N ) have occurred in dogs previously, the influenza viruses were believed to be incapable of susEvaluation of the Efficacy of a Canine Influenza Virus (H3N8) Vaccine in Dogs Following Experimental Challenge*