OAHN Equine Project: Detection of Streptococcus equi subsp. equi infections in Ontario horses – A comparative study (in progress)

Project Lead: Dr. Luis Arroyo

Collaborators:  Dr. Alison Moore

The OAHN equine network is beginning our project: “Detection of Streptococcus equi subsp. equi infections in Ontario horses – A comparative study”  and we need your help.

The objective of this study is to compare the sensitivity and specificity of 2 real-time PCR tests and bacterial culture for the detection of S. equi subsp. equi in samples obtained from horses with suspected Strangles.

We are asking for samples (swab of pus or nasopharyngeal lavage or guttural pouch lavage) taken from horses with suspected Strangles to be submitted to the Animal Health Laboratory for testing. PCR and culture will be performed and then reported as per usual.

This is the submission form that must be used: Download it here.

At this time, please ONLY send samples from clinically affected horses.

Please note: Horses with positive S. equi test results will still be reported to OMAFA under the Animal Health Act, 2009 as per the usual process.

Thanks for always for your help!

The OAHN Equine network team

Please contact Drs. Memo Arroyo (larroyo@uoguelph.ca) or Alison Moore (alison.moore@ontario.ca) if you have any questions.