Equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy: prevalence, impact, and management
Erin N Burns, Carrie J Finno Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA Abstract: Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy/equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder affecting many horse...
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Dove Medical Press
2018
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| Sumario: | Erin N Burns, Carrie J Finno Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA Abstract: Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy/equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder affecting many horse breeds. Clinical signs include a symmetric ataxia and an abnormal stance at rest, similar to cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy, equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, and equine herpesvirus 1 myeloencephalopathy. This review will provide an update on the disease prevalence, management, impact, and ongoing research. Keywords: ataxia, α-tocopherol, horse, vitamin E, gestation, foal, pasture |
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