Piroplasmosis

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Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?

by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | May 19, 2022

Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease. Learn more in this article from the May 2022 issue of The Horse.

AAEP Publishes Equine Piroplasmosis Guidelines

by Edited Press Release | Jan 4, 2022

Natural tick-borne transmission of EP in the United States is rare, but veterinarians have recognized cases in recent years specifically involving iatrogenic transmission in Quarter Horse racehorses.

EIA and Piroplasmosis Confirmed at Iowa Boarding Facility

by Edited Press Release | May 4, 2021

In addition to the three affected horses, 43 horses were potentially exposed.

Creepy Crawlies, Part 2: Tremendous Ticks

by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 25, 2020

Ticks can infect horses with an array of diseases including piroplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Lyme disease.

9 People Indicted in Illegal Texas Horse Racing Ring Case

by Pat Raia | Jan 9, 2020

Officials say unsanctioned “bush tracks” like this one contribute to the spread of EIA and piroplasmosis in U.S. horse populations.

Piroplasmosis in Tennessee Horses: 22 Cases Confirmed

by Edited Press Release | May 21, 2019

Thus far, 22 racing Quarter Horses residing at five locations in Bedford, Rutherford, and Williamson counties have tested positive for piroplasmosis.

International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2018

by Equine Disease Quarterly | Apr 11, 2019

Reported diseases included African horse sickness, atypical myopathy, contagious equine metritis, salmonellosis, and more.

EIA, Piroplasmosis Confirmed in Texas Racing Quarter Horses

by Edited Press Release | Feb 13, 2019

Officials confirmed EIA in nine racing Quarter Horses located at a Smith County premises. Subsequently, seven of the EIA-positive horses and one additional horse on the property tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.