EPM Is Becoming A Catch-All Diagnosis

…EPM, are largely unknown. Diagnosis Diagnostic options for EPM haven’t changed in the last few years, although researchers are at work on better methods. At this time, you need a…

Get An EPSM Diagnosis

Polysaccharide storage myopathy (EPSM or EPPSM) is blamed for a wide variety of clinical symptoms in horses, from the classical tying-up picture to skin twitching, tail wringing, reluctance to back,…

Recognize the Signs of Equine Neurological Disorders

…doesn’t end badly, and quick action?recognizing signs, getting a diagnosis and starting appropriate treatment?can give your horse the best chance. If you think your horse might have a neurologic problem,…

EPM In Horses

…basis for an EPM diagnosis. However, serology and CSF testing continue to serve as useful adjuncts for the accurate diagnosis of EPM. Due to the relatively high-exposure rate to S….

On the frontlines against EPM

…the direction we need to go—where there is still a gap in our knowledge.” Here’s what we know so far. Detection and diagnosis A number of tests are currently available…

A New Approach to Stifle Injuries

…“Our ability to make a definitive diagnosis of stifle injuries without surgery has really emerged only in the past decade,” says Frisbie. “Advances in ultrasound account for much of that.”…

Navicular Or Heel Pain’

…extremely poor, while other causes of heel pain are often reversible. Diagnosis, Treatment Sorting through causes of navicular might be confusing enough, but making the diagnosis is worse. Step one…