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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

3 Neurologic Equine Diseases to Know

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 18, 2023

These difficult-to-diagnose conditions can undermine a horse’s balance and coordination.

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Is My Neurologic Horse Safe to Ride?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 4, 2023

The decision about riding horses recovering from EPM and other diseases, one vet says, involves balancing rider safety, liability concerns, and animal welfare.

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 15, 2023

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is a progressive and potentially fatal neurologic disease in horses caused by protozoal microorganisms, most commonly S. neurona. Sponsored by Marquis.

Rehabilitating the Neurologic Horse

Haylie Kerstetter May 23, 2023

With proper treatment and rehabilitation, horses with neurologic conditions such as EPM and EHM can recover and live happy and healthy lives.

Concurrent Wobbler Syndrome and EPM in Horses

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director May 16, 2023

Cervical vertebral malformation and EPM can cause neurologic disease in horses at the same time.

EPM Drugs, Disease Duration Don’t Impact Post-Mortem Testing Results

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director May 11, 2023

Pathologists detected S. neurona DNA in preserved tissue from horses with acute and chronic neurologic disease, with and without EPM treatment history.

Veterinarians Explore Alternative Approach to Managing EPM in Horses

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director April 21, 2023

Once-weekly Protazil administration achieved steady-state plasma concentrations known to inhibit S. neurona, which causes EPM in horses.

Treating EPM in Horses: Comparing Serum:CSF Titer, Treatment Trial Costs

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director April 12, 2023

Performing a serum:cerebrospinal fluid titer ratio to confirm/rule out EPM in horses (versus treating without that test) substantially decreased cost for the owner.

Can Horses Fully Recover From EPM?

Michelle Anderson May 31, 2022

Dr. Sarah Colmer shares how EPM recovery might vary among horses based on the severity of the disease.

How Do Veterinarians Diagnose EPM?

Michelle Anderson May 28, 2022

EPM can be difficult to diagnose. Dr. Sarah Colmer explains how veterinarians use a neuro exam, bloodwork, and cerebrospinal fluid to confirm an EPM diagnosis.