Tick-borne disease caused by parasites like Babesia caballi and Theilria equi. It’s also known as tick bite fever or “Bosluiskoors”. Biliary can also refer to gallstones (choledocholithiasis) in horses, although horses don’t have a gallbladder.
The trade names or brands of Diminazene Berenil, Pirocide, Ganasag and Azidin
The trade names or brands of Imidocarb diprpionate are (Carbesia), Cabesia, Foray, Imidox, Imizol).
Biliary
Biliary Fever / Equine piroplasmosis
Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) is a blood-borne disease caused by protozoal parasites Theileria equi or Babesia caballi. The disease is spread primarily by ticks. It can affect horses, donkeys, mules and zebras. Mortality rates for infected horses can reach 50 percent. EP is a foreign animal disease.
Transmission: Primarily transmitted by ticks, epscially the red-legged tick (Rhicipicephalus evertsi evertsi) and the small smooth bont-legged tick (Hyalomma truncatum).
Symptoms: Can include fever, anemia, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), and pale mucous membranes. In severe cases, it can be fatal.
Diagnosis: Based on blood smears, PCR testing, or serological tests.
Treatement: Requires treatment with anti-protozoal drugs, often Imidocarb. Treatment is usually performed by a veterinarian under observations of animal health officials.
Prevention: Control of tick populations through acariacides and preventative measures is crucial.
Contact your vet to aid with treatment