Equine Piroplasmosis
Equine piroplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Babesia equi and Babesia caballi. Although equine piroplasmosis is primarily transmitted to horses by ticks, this bloodborne disease has been spread mechanically from animal to animal by contaminated needles.
Seroprevalence of Equine Piroplasmosis Disease Agents in the United States (APHIS Veterinary Services, Info Sheet, October 2009) - More about equine piroplasmosis (APHIS Veterinary Services)
- Equine Pirplasmosis Fact Sheet (APHIS Veterinary Services, July 2008)
- Equine Piroplasmosis and the 2010 World Equestrian Games (USDA APHIS Veterinary Services White Paper, pdf)
- Risk assessment and recommendations for participation of piroplasmosis-positive horses in field equiestrian events for the 2010 World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park (APHIS October 2005)
2008 Case Information
- Updates on the August 2008 Florida cases of equine piroplasmosis (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)