Rhodococcus equi, formerly called Corynebacterium equi, is the etiology of one of the most severe and devastating forms of pneumonia in foals.

An outline of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of strangles in horses.

The main routes of infection are via ingestion (gastrointestinal) and inhalation (respiratory).

An outline of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pleuropneumonia in horses.