SALEM, Ore., Oct. 9 -- Oregon Governor issued the following news release:
Pigeon Fever cases have increased in recent months in Oregon (see ODA Pigeon Fever Webpage). Increased awareness is essential for early recognition and reporting of Pigeon Fever. This can significantly reduce the spread through quick detection, timely treatment, and effective biosecurity measures to safeguard the well-being of animals.
Pigeon Fever refers to three different forms of disease in horses caused by an infection with the bacteria Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. This bacterium also has been known to infect a variety of other animal species and in rare cases can cause illness in humans.
The three forms of the disease in horses are:
Clinical signs depe...