Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 9 , Pages 395-397 , September 2007

Identification of a Streptococcus equi Strain Responsible for Four Outbreaks of Strangles in Colorado

  • J.M. Rosser, DVM

      Affiliations

    • From Tucson, AZ
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: J.M. Rosser, 3520 N Winslow, Tucson, AZ, 85750.
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  • A.S. Waller, PhD, BSc

      Affiliations

    • Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK
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  • J.L. Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, DACVIM

      Affiliations

    • Animal Population Health Institute and Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
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  • M.D. Salman, DVM, MPVM, PhD, DACPVM

      Affiliations

    • Animal Population Health Institute and Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
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  • R. Magnuson, BS

      Affiliations

    • Animal Population Health Institute and Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
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  • J. Triantis, MS

      Affiliations

    • Animal Population Health Institute and Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
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  • J.R. Newton, BVSc, MSc, MRCVS1

      Affiliations

    • Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK

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  5. Anzai T, Kuwamoto Y, Wada R, Sugita S, Kakuda T, Takai S, et al. Variation in the N-terminal region of an M-like protein of Streptococcus equi and evaluation of its potential as a tool in epidemiologic studies. Am J Vet Res. 2005;66:2167–2171
  6. Waller AS, Jolley KA. Getting a grip on strangles: recent progress towards improved diagnostics and vaccines. Vet J. 2007;173:492–501
  7. Verheyen K. Getting a grip on strangles. Vet J. 2007;173:475–476

 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00258-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.07.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 9 , Pages 395-397 , September 2007

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