For the first time in recent history, Florida is seeing a large number of cases of pigeon fever in horses. As of June 2012, the state is reporting over 60 suspected equine cases in Okaloosa, Walton, and Marion counties. The majority of cases have been confined to the Panhandle. Pigeon fever is caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, which is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. Horses with the most common form of pigeon fever will develop external abscesses. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Amanda M. House, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, August 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm185
Tag: Horse Diseases
Pasture-associated Liver Disease in Horses (VM180)
Know the common pasture plants that cause liver disease, because clinical signs are often non-specific and may not appear until it is too late. This 4-page fact sheet was written by A.M. House and J.R. Elfenbein, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, August 2011. (Photo: Thomas Wright)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm180
VM178 Equine Piroplasmosis: Focus on Prevention
VM178, a 3-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes pirplasmosis in horses, laboratory testing, requirements for transporting horses, and prevention of transmission. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm178
VM177/VM139 Colic in Horses
VM-177, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, discusses this disease symptom which is the number one cause of death in horses, what it is and what things cause it, gastric ulcers, treatment and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM139
VM142 Understanding Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in the Horse
VM142, a 3-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this asthma-like condition in horses, how it is detected, and how it is treated. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM142
VM-172/VM134 Equine Strangles: Signs of Disease, Management and Prevention
VM-172, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this bacterial infection of the upper airway and lymph nodes which is highly contagious in horse populations — clinical signs, complications, diagnosis, treatment, management, vaccination, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM134