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Important viral (equine arteritis, equine influenza,
equine infectious anemia, equine herpes including the abortion,
paralytic and respiratory forms), bacterial (such as the causative
agent of strangles) and parasitic (strongyles, tapeworms, and
the protozoan responsible for neurological condition equine
protozoal myeloencephalitis) microorganisms are being investigated
by the Infectious Diseases group. In addition
to laboratory-based studies, the incidence of infectious diseases
in horses throughout the country is closely monitored and studies
are conducted to assist horse owners and veterinarians manage
severe outbreaks including those caused by bioterrorism.
Infectious Diseases Faculty
Maxwell H.Gluck Equine Research Center
Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0099
Main Office (859) 257-4757
Fax (859) 257-8542