Find out what you need to know about this devastating neurologic disease and what research developments are underway.
For the most part, the adverse reactions were mild and self-limiting. But some serious ones did occur.
By knowing what conditions certain horses are predisposed to, owners and breeders can take preventive steps.
Despite all that is known, important questions still remain about wobbler syndrome.
Some Thoroughbreds with mild clinical signs of wobbler syndrome eventually made it to the racetrack.
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.
Researchers still have questions about wobbler syndrome’s etiology and pathogenesis.
One vet says to consider wobbler syndrome as a diagnosis for aged horses with neurologic signs and neck pain.
One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013.
The programs will highlight industry research findings, reproduction topics, and horse management issues.
Many wobbler cases can be managed successfully thanks to increased appreciation by owners and veterinarians.
Researchers found that MRI more accurately identified compression in CSM horses compared to radiographs.
The newest Horse Courses were filmed at the 2011 Advances in Equine Neurological Disease Symposium.
Featured topics included equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, wobbler syndrome, and neurologic herpesvirus.
Liz Durkin sponsored R.U. Levi, a Wobbler syndrome-afflicted Mustang who now serves as a teaching horse.
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