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.
Although S. equi does not present a risk to people, it could be said to represent the equine equivalent of human plague. Strangles not only causes great pain and distress to horses but in some outbreaks can kill up to ten per cent of animals infected. It can also be an economic disaster for affected yards which often have to shut down for months. Getting rid of Strangles depends on pioneering new research.