Foal-level risk factors associated with development of Rhodococcus equi pneumonia at a Quarter Horse breeding farm

The occurrence of R. equi at farms varies, with disease occurring endemically at some farms, but only sporadically, or not at all at other farms. Only some foals residing on endemic farms develop clinical signs of disease. Limited evidence is available regarding foal-level risk factors for development of R. equi pneumonia. The purpose of this study was to identify foal-level risk factors associated with the development of R. equi pneumonia among foals at a large breeding farm in Texas with a recurrent problem of R.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research