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Update on the 2011 Equine EHV-1 Herpes Outbreak
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Infectious Disease
Neurological Disease
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1 or Rhinopneumonitis) infection in horses can cause respiratory disease, abortion in mares, neonatal foal death, and/or neurologic disease. The neurologic form of EHV-1 is called Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) and is a sporadic paralytic disease (myeloencephalopathy) secondary to vasculitis of the spinal cord and brain.
Continue ReadingIs it Lameness or Neurologic Disease?
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Lameness and Performance
Neurological Disease
This may seem to be an odd question, but mild cases of spinal cord disease and certain lameness conditions can be very hard to differentiate. Abnormal hoof wear, inconsistent foot landing, hesitance in a portion of the stride, toe dragging, lack of hindlimb impulsion, stiff or bouncy canter, and imprecise stopping can all be seen with bilateral hindlimb lameness and certain diseases of the spinal cord such as "Wobbler" syndrome and EPM.
Continue ReadingEquine Neurologic Evaluation
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Lameness and Performance
Neurological Disease
There are many factors that can affect how a horse moves and performs. The most common cause of abnormal movement is pain originating from the feet, limbs, back, or muscles. However, it is not uncommon for abnormal performance or movement to be due to spinal cord abnormalities.
Continue ReadingEquine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a master of disguise. This serious disease, which attacks the horse's central nervous system, can be difficult to diagnose because its signs often mimic other health problems in the horse and signs can range from mild to severe. More than 50 percent of all U.S. horses have been exposed to the parasite that causes EPM.
Continue ReadingMarquis (Ponazuril) is given orally once daily. The label dosage is for 28 days. Treating for 2 consecutive 28 day periods has been associated with an increase the effectiveness of the treatment and reduction in the likelihood of relapse. The addition of Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine (ReBalance) to the treatment has also been associated with an increase the effectiveness of the treatment and reduction in the likelihood of relapse.
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