DOI
https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v2i3.109Abstract
Strangles is a common condition in equine practice with high morbidity. Management of outbreaks is complicated by the development of asymptomatic carriers with the causative organism (Streptococcus equi var equi) being retained within the guttural pouch1,2. This Bright Veterinary Idea looks at the use of a reverse thermodynamic gel to manage chronic shedding in equine strangles.
References
George, J. L. et al. (1983) Identification of carriers of Streptococcus equi in a naturally infected herd. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 183 (1), pp. 80-84.
Newton, J. R., Verheyen, K., Talbot, N. C., Timoney, J. F., Wood, J. L. N., Lakhani, K. H. and Chanter, N. (2000), Control of strangles outbreaks by isolation of guttural pouch carriers identified using PCR and culture of Streptococcus equi. Equine Veterinary Journal, 32 (6), pp. 515–526. http://dx.doi.org/10.2746/042516400777584721
Verheyen, K., Newton, J. R., Talbot, N. C., Brauwere, M. N. D. and Chanter, N. (2000), Elimination of guttural pouch infection and inflammation in asymptomatic carriers of Streptococcus equi. Equine Veterinary Journal, 32, pp. 527–532. doi:10.2746/042516400777584703
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