Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Outbreak in the United States
Posted: January 12, 2009
Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM), a bacterium Taylorella equigenitalis, is considered a foreign animal disease that occurs in breeding populations in various countries in the world. This highly contagious disease can be transmitted during breeding or artificial insemination, and can cause temporary infertility in horses. As of January 5, 2009, seven Quarter Horse and Paint Horse stallions located in Kentucky and Indiana have been identified with CEM.
Please contact your veterinarian or the regional state veterinarian if you have concerns that your mare may have been exposed to this contagious disease. Mares can be tested for Contagious Equine Metritis and treated if necessary.
Pennsylvania Regional State Veterinarians:
| Pennsylvania Counties |
Regional Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Mercer, Venango and Warren |
Dr. Karen Martin 814-332-6890 |
| Cameron, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Northumberland, Montour, Potter, Snyder, Tioga and Union |
Dr. Amy Nesselrodt 570-433-2640 |
| Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming |
Dr. Pat McQuiston 570-836-2181 |
| Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland |
Dr. Michael Tulley 724-443-1585 |
| Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin and Somerset |
Dr. Elizabeth Santin 814-946-7315 |
| Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Lancaster, Perry and York |
Dr. John Roberts 717-346-3223 |
| Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and Schuylkill |
Dr. Aliza Simeone 610-489-1003 |
For more information on this topic:
University of Kentucky working with state to resolve CEM cases
