Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Klossiella equi in the kidneys of a horse.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 1981
- Authors:
- Austin, R J & Dies, K H
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A Shetland pony mare, who was older and lived in Fredericton, New Brunswick, was found to have a parasite called Klossiella equi in her kidneys. This is the first time this particular parasite has been reported in a horse in Canada. The study includes details about what the parasite looks like under a microscope and also mentions other health issues that were observed in the mare. The outcome of the mare's health or treatment was not specified in the report.
Abstract
The protozoan, Klossiella equi was found in the kidneys of an aged Shetland mare raised in the Fredericton area of New Brunswick. This is the first published report of K. equi in a horse in Canada. The microscopic appearance of the parasite in the kidney is described. A brief discussion of other conditions seen in the horse is also presented.
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