Piroplasmosis Found In Australia
The following is a message that was released to the horse industry of Victoria, Australia, on March 31, from the Acting Chief Veterinary Officer:
A horse was imported from Hong Kong toVictoria, and was found to be infected with
- Topics: Article, Piroplasmosis
The following is a message that was released to the horse industry of Victoria, Australia, on March 31, from the Acting Chief Veterinary Officer:
A horse was imported from Hong Kong toVictoria, and was found to be infected with piroplasmosis, a disease exotic to Australia.
BACKGROUND
Equine piroplasmosis (otherwise known as equine babesiosis) is a tick-borne protozoal disease of equids characterised by fever, anemia and jaundice. It can also be spread by contaminated needles and other equipment. Recovered horses become chronic carriers without clinical signs
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Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
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