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.
Tetanus and strangles â¢ Foals can be started on their vaccination course against both diseases at about 12 weeks of age. â¢ Protection for the first 12 weeks of life occurs if a. previously vaccinated mare is given another. booster at least 2â6 weeks before foaling.etanus This bacterial disease causes fatal tetany in about 80 per cent of infected horses. The organism Clostridium tetani, which causes the disease, lives in soil and manure. It enters the body through wounds. The bacteria multiply only in sites where there is a poor oxygen supply, such as in deep wounds.