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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2015; 56(1); 63-65;

Mastitis in a neonatal filly.

Abstract: Neonatal mastitis is a rare occurrence in the horse. This report documents a case of mastitis caused by an organism within the Streptococcus dysgalactiae group in a 1-week-old Paint filly. Un cas de mastite chez une pouliche nouveau-née. La mastite est une maladie rare chez les pouliches nouveau-nées. Ce rapport documente un cas de la mastite causé par un organisme du groupe Streptococcus dysgalactiae qui se présente dans une pouliche Paint á l’âge de sept jours et discute la litérature pertinente au sujet de la mastite des nouveau-nés.(Traduit par les auteurs).
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Publication Date: 2015-01-08 PubMed ID: 25565717PubMed Central: PMC4266059
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The research article documents a rare occurrence of mastitis, caused by the organism Streptococcus dysgalactiae, in a one-week-old female horse of the Paint breed.

Introduction to Neonatal Mastitis

  • The research focuses on an unusual case of mastitis in neonatal horses, particularly in a 1-week-old Paint filly. Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland in the udder, typically due to bacterial infection.

Organism Causing Infection

  • The cause of the mastitis in this particular case is an organism belonging to the group Streptococcus dysgalactiae. This group consists of bacterium often associated with infections in animals and sometimes in humans.

Pertinence of this study

  • This research is significant as neonatal mastitis is a rare occurrence in the horse world. By documenting and further studying such instances, the study contributes to the veterinary knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of neonatal mastitis in horses. Understanding the way this pathogen operates will aid in preventing and treating potential future cases.

The Paint Filly Case

  • The instance dealt with, was in a Paint horse. Paint horses are a breed that combines both characteristics of a Western stock horse with a pinto spotting pattern of white and dark coat colors. These horses are known for their distinctive color pattern, intelligence and excellent horse sense.

Relevance in Veterinary Literature

  • This research aims to bring a seldom-discussed topic to the forefront of veterinary literature. Information on occurrences and treatment methods of neonatal mastitis in horses is scarce and this study brings additional insights to this topic within its field.

Cite This Article

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Gilday R, Lewis D, Lohmann KL. (2015). Mastitis in a neonatal filly. Can Vet J, 56(1), 63-65.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 56
Issue: 1
Pages: 63-65

Researcher Affiliations

Gilday, Rebecca
  • Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Gilday), Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Lewis), Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Lohmann), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4.
Lewis, Danyse
  • Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Gilday), Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Lewis), Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Lohmann), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4.
Lohmann, Katharina L
  • Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Gilday), Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Lewis), Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Lohmann), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horse Diseases / pathology
  • Horses
  • Mastitis / microbiology
  • Mastitis / veterinary
  • Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Streptococcal Infections / veterinary
  • Streptococcus / isolation & purification
  • Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / therapeutic use

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