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.