How to Prevent and Control Pneumonia Caused by Rhodococcus equi at Affected Farms
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Methods for control and prevention should entail a systematic plan for treating affected foals, screening for early detection of infected foals not manifesting clinical signs, and preventing new cases. Plans need to be tailored to the specific needs and resources of individual farms. Author’s address: Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4475. © 2002 AAEP.
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Diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of infections caused by Rhodococcus equi in foals.
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