On April 21, a 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly from a local training center was admitted for a protracted episode of waxing and waning cellulitis and lameness (grade 3/5) in the right hind limb.
Strangles, caused by Streptococcus equi, is a reportable disease in all states, but the reporting requirements vary by state. There is no mandatory comprehensive database for tracking national prevalence.
A recent study compared the concentrations of alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) in equine plasma samples processed by 3 commercial devices to be used as regenerative joint therapy for osteoarthritis.
There is no evidence that inhaled ciclesonide suppresses the immune systems of horses with equine asthma. However, dexamethasone treatment does have immune-suppressive effects, according to research presented at the 69th AAEP Annual Convention, held in San Diego.