A risk assessment of equine piroplasmosis entry, exposure and consequences in the UK [PDF]
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2023 Abstract Background Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is currently not endemic in the UK, despite a lack of formal surveillance and the presence of carrier horses in the equine population. Pathogen establishment would have significant welfare and economic impacts on the national equine industry, but the disease is often overlooked by UK practitioners ...
Robert M Coultous +2 more
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Twenty Years of Equine Piroplasmosis Research: Global Distribution, Molecular Diagnosis, and Phylogeny [PDF]
Pathogens, 2020 Equine piroplasmosis (EP), caused by the hemoparasites Theileria equi, Theileria haneyi, and Babesia caballi, is an important tick-borne disease of equines that is prevalent in most parts of the world. Infection may affect animal welfare and has economic
Yuval Gottlieb +2 more
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Epidemiological Study of Equine Piroplasmosis (Theileria equi and Babesia caballi) by Microscopic Examination and Competitive-ELISA in Erbil Province North-Iraq [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2019 Background: Equine piroplasmosis is a major tick-borne disease that can lead to serious health problems and economic losses in horse industry. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in different species ...
Khalid Jabar AZIZ +1 more
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Equine Piroplasmosis Associated with Amblyomma cajennense Ticks, Texas, USA [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2011 We report an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in southern Texas, USA, in 2009. Infection prevalence reached 100% in some areas (292 infected horses).
Glen A. Scoles +5 more
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Equine Piroplasmosis: An Emerging Threat to Florida Horses
EDIS, 2023 Every year in the United States, numerous horses are found to be positive for equine piroplasmosis (EP). Most cases occur in Florida and the Southern United States, and most transmission occurs through needle sharing and contaminated blood products.
Sally DeNotta, Amanda House
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Tafenoquine succinate inhibits the growth of the equine piroplasmosis hemoparasites Theileria equi and Babesia caballi [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease of equids caused by the intraerythrocytic apicomplexan parasites Theileria equi, Babesia caballi and the recently identified Theileria haneyi.
Natalia N. Cardillo +5 more
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Investigating the presence of equine piroplasmosis in Ireland [PDF]
Veterinary Record, 2020 Background Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a notifiable disease in Ireland and a significant concern to domestic and international equine industries. Information regarding EP presence in Ireland is currently limited.
Brian Shiels +2 more
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In vitro evaluation of the automated hematology analyzer XN-31 for rapid diagnosis of equine piroplasmosis [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumEquine piroplasmosis (EP) is a protozoal disease affecting equids, caused by Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. EP is conventionally diagnosed using microscopic, molecular, and/or serological methods, which are time-consuming.
Akihiro Ochi +5 more
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Vietnam’s Horse Sector: A Comprehensive Review of History, Production Systems, Health Challenges, and Research Priorities [PDF]
AnimalsHorses in Vietnam have a long historical presence and continue to hold economic, socio-cultural, and medicinal importance across diverse regions. Despite these roles, comprehensive scientific information on equine development, including health and ...
Van Thanh Nguyen +4 more
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Molecular Diagnosis and Identification of Equine Piroplasms: Challenges and Insights from a Study in Northern Italy [PDF]
AnimalsEquine piroplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by Babesia and Theileria species. Despite its presence in Europe, no laboratory testing is required for animal movement, even though some countries remain free of this disease.
Veronica Facile +13 more
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