tory tract infections are less susceptible to R. equi pneumonia is biologically interesting and might lead to strategies for immunoprophylaxis. Heritability of the disease in this population should be further investigated.
Acknowledgments
Declaration of Ethics The Authors have adhered to the Principles of the Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA.
Conflict of Interest The Authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Funding Source
This study was funded by the Link Equine Research Endowment at Texas A&M University.