Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a serious neurological disease caused by protozoa, most commonly Sarcocystis neurona, and transmitted through contaminated feed, forage, or water. While it’s estimated that over 50% of horses are exposed to these pathogens, less than 1% actually develop clinical disease. EPM can cause a range of symptoms, including: 🔹 Lack of coordination (often worse on one side) 🔹 Lameness or weakness 🔹 Muscle loss 🔹 Drooping facial features Stress and weakened i

EPM….About 60 to 70 percent of horses treated for EPM will improve, but it is estimated that only 15 to 25 percent will recover completely. Starting treatment early will lead to the best results. The greatest amount of improvement is seen within the first four weeks. Relapses occur within two years in about 10 to 20 percent of these horses. About 80 percent of horses will remain positive on the spinal tap despite treatment. They may not even show signs of illness. This disease is now said to com

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is one of the most important neurological diseases of horses in North America. It’s caused by infection of the central nervous system by protozoal pathogen Sarcocystis neurona, and to a lesser extent, Neospora hughesi. Horses with EPM can present with a variety of clinical signs, which can make identifying cases difficult. Some of the most common clinical signs include incoordination, weakness, and asymmetrical muscle atrophy (uneven muscle loss). While m

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