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Unusually High Number of 'Pigeon Fever' Cases Reported in Kentucky

An unusual outbreak of the bacterial disease "pigeon fever," also known as dryland distemper, has been occurring in Kentucky over the past three weeks, according to Dr. Doug Byars, a specialist in internal medicine and equine critical care.

 Wednesday, November 20, 2002

Dryland Distemper Common in Western U.S.

Dryland distemper usually is associated with very deep abscesses and multiple sores along the chest and midline.

 Tuesday, November 21, 2000