Equine Grass Sickness Reviewed
- Topics: Article, Diseases and Conditions, Grass Sickness
A fatal gastrointestinal disease once limited to Scotland is being seen more frequently in certain parts of the world due to geographical progression, said British researchers.
Frequently occurring throughout Great Britain, equine grass sickness (EGS) has been detected in many countries in Europe and has even been confirmed in isolated cases in Africa and the United States. The “mal seco” disease in South America is generally considered to be EGS as well. Prognosis for EGS is usually poor.
The chronic form of equine grass sickness causes sudden extreme weight loss leading to a “wasp waist” appearance
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