- Pigeon fever is also called Dryland Distemper. The name 'Pigeon fever' comes about as some horses develop abscesses in their pectorial muscles; thus, giving the appearance of a large chest like a pigeon has.www.horsecity.com/stories/120400/hea_pigeonfeaver_ML.shtml
- What is This Swelling Dryland distemperwww.horsekeeping.com/horse_care/Cherry_Hill_foal-9.htm
- Dryland Distemper Common in Western U.S. by Deirdre B. Biles.www.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=1954