L. A. Beard
Kansas State University
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PLOS ONE | 2015
Courtney Boysen; Elizabeth G. Davis; L. A. Beard; Brian V. Lubbers; Ram K. Raghavan
Kansas witnessed an unprecedented outbreak in Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection among horses, a disease commonly referred to as pigeon fever during fall 2012. Bayesian geostatistical models were developed to identify key environmental and climatic risk factors associated with C. pseudotuberculosis infection in horses. Positive infection status among horses (cases) was determined by positive test results for characteristic abscess formation, positive bacterial culture on purulent material obtained from a lanced abscess (n = 82), or positive serologic evidence of exposure to organism (≥1:512)(n = 11). Horses negative for these tests (n = 172)(controls) were considered free of infection. Information pertaining to horse demographics and stabled location were obtained through review of medical records and/or contact with horse owners via telephone. Covariate information for environmental and climatic determinants were obtained from USDA (soil attributes), USGS (land use/land cover), and NASA MODIS and NASA Prediction of Worldwide Renewable Resources (climate). Candidate covariates were screened using univariate regression models followed by Bayesian geostatistical models with and without covariates. The best performing model indicated a protective effect for higher soil moisture content (OR = 0.53, 95% CrI = 0.25, 0.71), and detrimental effects for higher land surface temperature (≥35°C) (OR = 2.81, 95% CrI = 2.21, 3.85) and habitat fragmentation (OR = 1.31, 95% CrI = 1.27, 2.22) for C. pseudotuberculosis infection status in horses, while age, gender and breed had no effect. Preventative and ecoclimatic significance of these findings are discussed.
Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association | 2013
L. A. Beard; Angela M. Pelzel; Bonnie R. Rush; Abra Wright; Bradley I. Galgut; Steven G. Hennager; Alison O. King; Josie L. Traub-Dargatz
CASE DESCRIPTION A 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding used for unsanctioned racing was examined because of fever and anorexia. CLINICAL FINDINGS Physical examination revealed fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea. Results of a CBC indicated anemia and mild thrombocytopenia. Results of microscopic examination of a blood smear indicated piroplasms in erythrocytes, consistent with Babesia spp. Regulatory authorities were contacted, and results of serologic testing at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed acute Babesia equi infection. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Equids on the home premises of the index horse were placed under quarantine. Those equids were tested for piroplasmosis, and 6 of 63 horses had positive results for B equi. Another horse that had previously been housed on the index premises also had positive results for B equi. Competent tick vectors for piroplasmosis organisms were not identified. All 8 horses with piroplasmosis were Quarter Horses that participated in unsanctioned racing and were trained by the same person. Two of the horses were illegally removed from the index premises; these 2 horses and the other horse with piroplasmosis that was previously housed on the index premises could not be found. The other 5 horses with piroplasmosis were euthanized. Investigators concluded that transmission of B equi among horses was most likely iatrogenic. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The United States has been considered piroplasmosis free. However, veterinarians should consider piroplasmosis in horses with signalments and clinical signs similar to those of the index horse of this report. Regulatory authorities should be contacted regarding horses in which piroplasmosis is suspected.
Equine Veterinary Journal | 2010
A. Wright; L. A. Beard; B. Bawa; J. Bras
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science | 2014
Bhupinder Bawa; Karie Vander Werf; L. A. Beard; Elizabeth G. Davis; Gordon A. Andrews; Kelli M. Almes
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science | 2009
Kristin M. Patton; Abra Wright; Kei Kuroki; L. A. Beard
Equine Veterinary Education | 2015
E. B. Garcia; D. S. Biller; L. A. Beard; B. Bawa; E. Nuth; M. Goravanahally
Canadian Veterinary Journal-revue Veterinaire Canadienne | 2014
Cameon M. Ohmes; Elizabeth G. Davis; L. A. Beard; Karie Vander Werf; Alex W. Bianco; Urs Giger
Equine Veterinary Education | 2018
K. M. Delph; E. Sharpe; L. A. Beard; A. J. Rankin
Equine Veterinary Education | 2014
E. A. Taylor; J. D. Lillich; N. Canada; L. A. Beard; J. Henningson; L. Schumacher
Equine Veterinary Education | 2010
K. A. Vander Werf; L. A. Beard; R. M. McMurphy