Enterotoxemia in two foals

Dickie, C.W.; Klinkerman, D.L.; Petrie, R.J.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 173(3): 306-307

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 211108
Document Number: 124619
Two Quarter Horse foals from different premises died from enterotoxemia. Clostridium perfringens toxins alpha and beta were demonstrated in the foal's intestines by mouse protection tests. Clostridium perfringens type C was isolated from the intestines of each foal. Histologic examination revealed hemorrhage, necrosis, and massive numbers of C perfringens.

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