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.
Apart from the problem of long-term guttural pouch carriers, discussed below, recovered horses may shed S. equi from their nose and in their saliva for up to 6 weeks following infection. Therefore, isolate all horses that have had strangles from susceptible animals for 6 weeks following infection.