Horse diseases: Here is what you need to know about the most common horse ailments.Horse diseases--what every horse owner needs to know. As stable owners, we've found that horse owners often know little about the common ailments that their equine partners can contract. Often, their first inkling that something is wrong comes from sub-par performance in the arena or on the trail. Their horses seem sluggish, look dull, or have become sour. These are all signs that your horse's immune system may be fighting something. Or they may be signs of an impending colic or founder. Here, you'll find information about some of the most common ailments that can affect your horse.
Which ailment will make your vet rush immediately to your barn?The answer may surprise you.EPM: Is it still fatal to horses?Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is prevalent in some parts of the country. It is a wasting, neurological illness that can spread through a barn when horses ingest a tiny organism while feeding or grazing.The good news is that there is a new protocol that is showing amazing results against this terrible ailment.
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