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Possums can contract a protozoan parasite called Sarcocystis neurona and then shed an infective life stage in their feces. This parasite, when ingested by horses, can migrate to the central nervous system of the horse where it destroys cells in the brain and/or spinal cord which causes neurological disease.
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∙ 15y agoyes, Equine Protozal Myelitis is a "bug" that can be passed.
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Can opossums live in Europe and why do they not?
There are no native opossums in Europe, but the North American opossum has spread there.
What animal do horses commonly contract protozoal Myeloencephalis from?
Opossums
Which diseases do they spread?
Everything can spread diseases. What, 'which' are you concerned about?
How are most diseases usually spread?
Most diseases are spread by germs.
What has the author C E Page written?
C. E. Page has written: 'Horses : their feed and their feet. A manual of horse hygiene ... pointing out the true source of \\' -- subject(s): Horses, Horseshoeing, HORSES DISEASES TREATMENT, Diseases 'Horses' -- subject(s): Horses, CHR 1883, Diseases 'Horses' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Horses, Diseases
What diseases did the silk road spread?
The spread of epidemic diseases- smallpox,bubonic plagueYOU'REWELCOME!
Can crickets spread diseases?
spread diseases that leave painful sores but are not fatal spread by bite, physical contact, or feces
Who can communicalbe diseases be spread?
They can be spread to anyone?
What diseases are spread through sharing cups?
There are many different diseases that could be spread through sharing cups. These diseases could include blood and oral diseases.
What causes EPM in horses?
The feces of opossums may contain sporocysts - cysts that contain spores that can reproduce asexually. Horses can ingest these sporocysts with feed, grass or water contaminated with opossum feces. The protozoa can leave lesions on the spinal cord and brain stem. It is this neurological damage that can cause the various symptoms of EPM.
Why are polo horses quarantined from others?
They are quarantined to prevent the likelihood of a spread of infectious diseases. In April 2009 21 polo horses died because of a flu-virus. They were sharing a paddock with other horses. So other owners decided to quarantine to avoid it happening again.
Can horses get human diseases?
yes.
