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Outbreaks of neurologic disease caused by mutant hypervirulent strains (neuropathotypes) of EHV-1 have been reported with increasing frequency during the past several years. 1–6 Equine herpesvirus-1 myeloencephalopathy has an impact on equine

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of disease depends on the virus and the immune status of the animals. 9 Such infections are typically self-limiting and resolve with supportive care. Equine rhinitis A virus, also known as equine rhinovirus, was first described in 1962 17,18 and

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Equine herpesvirus type 1 is a highly contagious, double-stranded DNA virus associated with outbreaks of respiratory and neurologic disease, abortion, and neonatal death in horses. Infectious outbreaks cause severe economic losses to the racing

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Equine herpesvirus type 1 is an important pathogen of horses that causes major losses to the equine industry worldwide. In addition to respiratory disorders, EHV-1 can cause abortion, neonatal foal death, and EHM. An SNP in the catalytic subunit

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Enteric clostridiosis in equine neonates can result in life-threatening disease and has been associated with a high mortality rate in the early neonatal period. 1– 3 Clostridium perfringens is one of the most important enteric pathogens

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sensitivity of resin-containing media has not specifically been evaluated among equine neonates that have been administered antimicrobials and then evaluated at a referral hospital. Therefore, the purpose of the study reported here was to evaluate the

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animal distress and economic losses to the equine breeding industry. Prevalence and case fatality rates are high on farms where the organism is endemic. 4 Diagnosis is challenging, particularly during the early stages of infection. 2,5 Treatment is

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associated with A phagocytophilum infection is needed to aid equine practitioners in practically assessing the risk of disease in a given patient before definitive test results are complete. The purpose of the retrospective study reported here was to

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; within 48 hours of collection, samples were transported to the Equine Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Texas A&M University in insulated containers with icepacks. During 2004, fecal samples were frozen at −20°C on arrival at the Equine Infectious Diseases

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reported previously. 4,5,7,9 Culture plates were transported chilled and with icepacks in insulated containers to the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory at Texas A&M University. Upon arrival, plates were incubated at 37°C for 48 hours and then analyzed

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