New Biomarkers for Diagnosing Bacterial Placentitis in Mares
Equine Disease Quarterly
January 15, 2014
Researchers believe more than one biomarker is needed for accurate and early placentitis detection.
Researchers believe more than one biomarker is needed for accurate and early placentitis detection.
This rare, chronic wasting disease is characterized by development of granulomas in numerous organs.
Confirmed diseases included CEM, strangles, influenza, EHV, ehrlichiosis, rotavirus, salmonellosis, and more.
Trypanosomiasis in horses can cause incoordination and hind limb paralysis, among other issues.
Trypanosomiasis in horses is characterized by anemia, edema of the limbs and dependent regions, anorexia, dehydration, lethargy, fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, abortion, and incoordination, followed by paralysis of the hind limbs.
Horse owners might overlook wildfire threats from insect infestation on surrounding trees.
Researchers working to identify nutritional intervention regimens to improve immune function in old horses.
Reported diseases include CEM, strangles, influenza, EVA, EHV, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.
Equine monocytic ehrlichiosi (EME) has case fatality rates ranging from 5 to 30%.
Every step on the way to taking better care of horses is a direct result of research.
A correct and early diagnosis can greatly expedite pastern dermatitis’ resolution.
Learn about the clinical signs of snakebites and treatment options that could help affected horses recover.
S. zooepidemicus is frequently isolated in the respiratory tract of weanling and yearling horses.
S. zooepidemicus is the most frequently isolated bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of weanling and yearling horses.
Reliable data on a state’s equine industry is important for veterinarians and business owners, among others.
Confirmed diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, EHV, influenza, and more.
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