Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
An occurrence of equine transport pneumonia caused by mixed infection with Pasteurella caballi, Streptococcus suis and Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 1993
- Authors:
- Hayakawa, Y et al.
- Affiliation:
- Nanbu Livestock Hygiene Service Center · Japan
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A racehorse died suddenly from pneumonia after being transported over a long distance in December 1990. Tests showed that three types of bacteria—Pasteurella caballi, Streptococcus suis, and Streptococcus zooepidemicus—were present in high numbers in the horse's lungs. The presence of these bacteria confirmed that the horse had equine transport pneumonia, which is a serious condition that can occur after long trips. This case is notable because it is the first time these specific bacteria have been found in a racehorse in Japan.
Abstract
An acute death occurred in a racehorse with pneumonia after long-distance transportation in December, 1990. Pasteurella caballi, Streptococcus suis and Streptococcus zooepidemicus were isolated from the lung at high rate. Specific antigens of these bacteria were also demonstrated immunohistologically in the pneumonic lesion. These findings indicated that the disease is equine transport pneumonia caused by a mixed infection of the three bacterial species. This is the first report on the isolation of P. caballi and S. suis from a racehorse in Japan.
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