Is This the Missing Virus Behind Mystery Horse Colitis? NC State Researchers May Have Found a Clue
Colitis remains one of the most frustrating and high stakes diagnoses in equine practice. It can escalate fast, dehydrate patients rapidly, and lead to sepsis before clinicians have time to pinpoint a cause. Even more challenging, more than half of equine colitis cases never receive a definitive diagnosis. A new pilot study from North Carolina State University may bring the profession one step closer to solving that mystery.
Novel kirkovirus may be associated with colitis in horses
In a pilot study, researchers from North Carolina State University have found a novel kirkovirus that may be associated with colitis – and potentially small colon impactions – in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes.