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Researchers discover protein that could improve strangles testing in horses
Strangles is one of the most common infectious diseases of horses worldwide, but accurately determining whether a horse has been exposed to the bacterium that causes it can be challenging.
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Researchers at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences identified a protein named P92 that can improve detection of antibodies against Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, the bacterium that causes strangles in horses. The discovery was reported in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. P92 offers a more accurate method for determining whether a horse has been exposed to the pathogen, addressing challenges in current testing practices.
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