Other Animal Disease -- United States
The Tennessee state veterinarian's office's investigation into an equine piroplasmosis (EP) outbreak in a group of racing Quarter Horses has revealed additional EP-positive horses.
So far, 19 horses have tested positive for EP in Middle Tennessee. All are connected to 2 locations in Rutherford County and Bedford County. The investigation is ongoing.
Piroplasmosis is a [parasitic blood infection] that affects equines. Although it can be transmitted through infected ticks, it is currently
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