Opossums don't carry a disease fatal to horses, they more like leave it behind. When consumed, opossum fecies can cause a horse to develop EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephalitis) which is a neurological disease. The horse may seem dissorientated, dizzy, unstable, and overall act very odd. It is treatable but a vet examination and testing is the first action one should take. Recovery may not be 100% and your horse may not seem themselves. I have a horse that tested positive with EPM and showed all the symptoms, was treated for it, and cured 100%. If you suspect your horse to have EPM, again call your vet. To try and avoid a horse from contracting EPM and if you suspect there is a possibility of them coming in contact with opossum feceis (or any other kind for the matter) try feeding them hay in a hay bag and off the ground outside, feed them hay in a stall if possible, or frequently muck their fields. Oh and the FULLY answer the question, yes if not caught or treated properly EPM is commonly fatal
All animals carry disease. Some carry a greater variety, some only carry a few, some carry potentially fatal diseases, some only carry somethnig that'll give you muscle cramps & a slight fever.
Chocolate can be fatal to horses
Ticks can carry a number of diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. These are serious and potentially fatal diseases, but they are uncommon in most areas.
Yes, they contain cyanide which can be fatal to horses.
Due to interbreeding
cystic fibrosis
no! Bleach has millions of diseases that can be fatal.
Tasmanian devils do not carry any diseases which may be passed on to humans. However, they are at risk of Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a fatal cancer which is transmitted to other Tasmanian devils through biting.
Dystentary is one, and also a very high case of Diabetes not treated is fatal.
squamos cell carcinoma please explain
To acquire immunity against fatal diseases.
spread diseases that leave painful sores but are not fatal spread by bite, physical contact, or feces