Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease that affects horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras. The disease is transmitted via tick bites or through mechanical transmission by improperly disinfected needles or surgical instruments.

EP is currently not  considered endemic in the United States; however, isolated outbreaks of the disease have occurred infrequently.

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