Molecular assessment of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi prevalence in horses and ticks on horses in southeastern France.

Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease caused by Babesia caballi and Theileria equi that is potentially emerging in non-endemic countries. We conducted a descriptive study to investigate EP prevalence and spatial distribution in an endemic region: the Camargue and the Plain of La Crau in France. In spring 2015 and 2016, we carried out sampling at stables (total n = 46) with a history of horses presenting chronic fever or weight loss.

Equine pastern vasculitis in a horse associated with a multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate.

Background: Equine pastern vasculitis is an uncommon disorder in horses. Underlying causes are difficult to assess, especially bacterial infections.

Clinical Summary: A 13-year-old French saddle gelding horse presented for evaluation of a six weeks history of pastern dermatitis.