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Understanding EDM/eNAD in Horses

Multiple Authors January 5, 2025

Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD) and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM) both plague the horse’s central nervous system.

Equine Colic Imitators

Alexandra Beckstett December 19, 2024

Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.

Equine Shivers Research Updates

Anna Sochocky October 21, 2024

New research is shedding light on equine shivers, a poorly understood neuromuscular condition affecting horse movement and performance.

Transforming EPM Care: Current and New Therapies

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 18, 2024

Researchers say bump kinase inhibitors show promise in treating horses with this neurologic disease. Learn more in the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.

Case Study: Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc September 11, 2024

A poor outcome for a horse with EPM demonstrates the complexity of this neurologic disease.

Young Horse Growth Plates and Wobbler Syndrome

Erica Larson September 11, 2024

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers explored the connection between a physeal structure in the neck and wobbler syndrome in horses.

Is Parasite Resistance a Concern With EPM Treatments?

Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM August 27, 2024

A veterinarian explains why antiprotozoals are unlikely to create resistance among the protozoan parasites that cause EPM in horses.

The Systematic Equine Neurologic Exam

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 26, 2024

A slow, steady, step-by-step approach helps veterinarians localize lesions in neurologic adult horses.

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Risk-Based Vaccination Protocols for Horses

Haylie Kerstetter May 28, 2024

Veterinarians administer risk-based vaccines based on a horse’s potential to contract certain diseases. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s 2024 Preventive Care issue.

Is My Horse Neurologic or Lame?

Sarah Evers Conrad April 10, 2024

Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.

Vitamin E Helps Keep Horse Muscles Healthy

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 3, 2024

Learn why this antioxidant is important for muscle health and how to supplement it safely.

What Happened to an EIA-Free America?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 31, 2024

Humans, not insects, are now the major source of equine infectious anemia (EIA) infections.

Why Does My Horse Stumble After Jumping?

Rachel Gottlieb, DVM March 13, 2024

Find out what a veterinarian might look for when examining a horse that loses his balance after jumping a fence.

Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM) in Horses: What We Know

Lucile Vigouroux February 27, 2024

Researchers know the typical clinical signs of EDM in horses but hope to uncover why it occurs, how to diagnose it in live animals, and potential treatment options.

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Improving Neurologic Function in Horses

Lucile Vigouroux February 14, 2024

Implementing these rehabilitation strategies might help improve your horse’s prognosis after a neurologic diagnosis.

Degenerative Equine Neurologic Conditions

Equine Disease Quarterly January 3, 2024

Learn about the latest research surrounding the neurologic conditions equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD) and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM).