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November 7, 2014

EPM: Fad or Diagnostic Challenge?

What is EPM? EPM, or Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, is a neurologic disease caused by the protozoan parasite Sarcocystis neurona.  Although this disease has gained wide spread attention in recent years, it has actually been recognized as a disease in horses since 1964.  It has been said that EPM occurs most commonly in Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds and Quarter Horses, and in horses aged 1-6, however, ANY breed of horse at ANY age can be diagnosed with EPM.  The disease is also most common … [Read more...]

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May 31, 2014

Can I Catch That? Common Pathogens Transmissible Between Horses and Humans

Expanding upon this month’s topic of Biosecurity I wanted to address a common question we as vets get asked by clients: Can I catch that from my horse?  The answer in some cases is yes; there are certain viruses, bacteria, protozoan, and fungi that can be transmitted back and forth between owners and their horses.  In the United States the list includes; rabies virus, bacteria such as Brucella abortus, Brucella suis, Bacillus anthracis, Salmonella typhimurium, and Methicillin resistant … [Read more...]

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