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The inflammatory component is thought responsible for the symptoms of EPM; anti-inflammatory drugs that target the IL-6 pathway have been particularly effective at reversing symptoms. However, there is no vaccine to cure EPM. There are several ways that horse owners can potentially lessen the chances of their horse(s) getting EPM.
Neospora hughesi is an obligate protozoan apicomplexan parasite that causes myelitis and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) in horses, and has only been documented in North America. [1] EPM is a neurological disease from lesions in the spinal cord , brain stem , or brain from parasites such as N. hughesi or Sarcocystis neurona . [ 2 ]
Sarcocystis neurona can parasitize all regions of the central nervous system, including the anterior cerebrum to the end of the spinal cord. Clinical signs of EPM rely on the parasitzing of the CNS. As discussed above, S. neurona schizonts and merozoites are found in the neurons, mononuclear cells, glial cells, and possibly other neural cells.
In the video above, the horse forcefully pushes into the girl. This behavior is often referred to as ‘crowding’ or ‘pushing,’ and it can be a sign of dominance or a lack of respect for ...
There aren't many places where wild horses still roam, but an equine-inspired travel agency in Morocco has been sharing videos to remind viewers that a horse doesn't have to be wild to be free.
Experts also encourage horse owners to ensure their animals are up-to-date on vaccinations to protect them from mosquito-borne viruses, such as eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
Equine polysaccharide storage myopathy (EPSM, PSSM, EPSSM) is a hereditary glycogen storage disease of horses that causes exertional rhabdomyolysis.It is currently known to affect the following breeds American Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses, Warmbloods, Cobs, Dales Ponies, Thoroughbreds, Arabians, New Forest ponies, and a large number of Heavy horse breeds.
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