JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
Integrity Research Journals
ISSN: 2536-7099
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DOI: 10.31248/JASVM
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A case of pneumonia and Haemorrhagic gastroenteritis in a six-year-old male Arewa horse
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2024.503 | Article Number: 3BADD7683 | Vol.9 (6) - December 2024
Received Date: 05 November 2024 | Accepted Date: 04 December 2024 | Published Date: 30 December 2024
Authors: Olushola Samuel Olaolu* , Jonathan Musa Dagare , Laleye Agnes Tinuke , Akange-Ejeye Nguavese Emmanuella , Eunice Adedoyin Solanke , Dauda Garba Bwala , Pam Dachung Luka , Hussaini Gulak Ularamu , Nancy Milton Sati , Francis Enenche Ejeh and Manasseh Sugun
Keywords: Escherichia coli, horse, Antimicrobial resistance, Klebsiella spp.
Bacterial infections of the lower respiratory tract in adult horses occur when bacteria from the nasopharynx reach the lower airways and overwhelm normal defense mechanisms. Although Streptococcus equi subsp zooepidemicus is the most commonly isolated bacterial species, mixed infections are possible. Early intervention and appropriate antimicrobial selection result in a good prognosis for survival and return to athletic function in most horses. This case report described the laboratory diagnosis of pneumonia in a horse caused by bacterial organisms and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis. The case was diagnosed based on clinical signs, necropsy and bacteriological evaluation of tissue. The helminthology identification revealed Gasterophilus spp from the stomach. The bacterial isolates were identified through a combination of macroscopic examination of colony morphology, microscopic analysis using Gram staining, and confirmation with biochemical tests. Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of the bacterial isolates were determined using disc diffusion methods. The major isolates identified were Escherichia coli and Klebseilla spp. Susceptibility of the bacteria to antibacterial agents showed the following profiles, resistance to ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, nitrofuration, ofloxacin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime, augmentin and co-trimoxazole. This case report described the importance of accurate laboratory diagnosis in achieving efficient treatment and reducing losses associated with an increased cost of treatment while highlighting the need for prudent antimicrobial use to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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