Hydranencephaly, Schizencephaly. Print. Print. Hydranencephaly. Hydranencephaly is a rare and extreme form of porencephaly. The hemispheres of the cerebrum are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In most cases, the cerebellum and brainstem are formed normally.
Strangles (also equine distemper) is a contagious upper respiratory tract infection of horses and other equines caused by a bacterium, Streptococcus equi var.equi. Strangles is enzootic in domesticated horses worldwide. The contagious nature of the infection has at times led to limitations on sporting events.trangles (also equine distemper) is a contagious upper respiratory tract infection of horses and other equines caused by a bacterium, Streptococcus equi var.
If your horse comes down with equine strangles he may lose his appetite and develop a fever. In addition the lymph nodes around the throat will swell up due to the accumulation of purulent fluid (pus) caused by the nodes fighting off the invading bacteria.