Putative clinical piroplasmosis in a Burchell's zebra (Equus quagga burchelli) : clinical communication

A 10-year-old tame zebra gelding was presented after suffering from lethargy, nervousness, reported anaemia and icterus as well as a decreased appetite. These symptoms were seen over some months, with changing severity. The animal was immobilised, treated, and blood specimens were submitted for haem...

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Published inJournal of the South African Veterinary Association Vol. 80; no. 4; pp. 257 - 260
Main Authors Penzhorn, B.L., Bhoora, R., Lampen, F., Collins, N.E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) 01.12.2009
Subjects
Burchell's zebra
Equus quagga burchelli
Piroplasmosis
Theileria equi
Treatment
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Summary:A 10-year-old tame zebra gelding was presented after suffering from lethargy, nervousness, reported anaemia and icterus as well as a decreased appetite. These symptoms were seen over some months, with changing severity. The animal was immobilised, treated, and blood specimens were submitted for haematology and biochemistry. This report describes molecular characterisation of Theileria equi recovered from this animal, as well as the clinical findings, treatment and historical relevance of piroplasmosis in zebra in southern Africa.
ISSN:1019-9128
2224-9435
DOI:10.4102/jsava.v80i4.223