Tip of the Week – A Look at the Effects of EPM on the Horse’s Nervous System
EPM is an equine protozoal disease caused by a one-celled organism which affects the nervous system. Lesions on the spinal cord cause degeneration of nerves resulting in Ataxia (lack of coordination in movement), muscle atrophy and weight loss. The symptom first noticed by most owners is “wobbling” in the hind end. Under saddle, it seems…