Post by Shannon on Mar 8, 2003 23:36:12 GMT -5
I think I am on to something with Adair. Anyone know anything about this personally? If not, I'm throwing a few links in here so you can read too. EPSM is associated with Draft Horses the most, but can affect other heavily muscled breeds and also Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds.
Common symptoms: Lack or loss of muscle mass or conditioning, especially in the shoulder or hind quarters
"Stringhalt", "shivers", or fibrotic myopathy-type gait, especially when backing or turning (may look like a "locking stifle")
Trembling, especially after exercise
"Tying up"
Difficulty rising, backing, or reluctance to back
Lack of energy, stumbling
Poor performance
Reluctance to pick up feet for shoeing, etc.
Lifting or "stomping" of hind limb or limbs, especially while standing
Episodes of "colic", especially after exercise
Slightly stiff, awkward, or short strided hind limb gait (often have no "hock action")
Recumbency with inability to rise
More links:
www.draftresource.com/EPSM/Draft_EPSM_Report.html
www.lindaeskin.com/linda/LSE_SabrinaEPSM.htm
www.ruralheritage.com/messageboard/virtualvet/3723-0.htm
Common symptoms: Lack or loss of muscle mass or conditioning, especially in the shoulder or hind quarters
"Stringhalt", "shivers", or fibrotic myopathy-type gait, especially when backing or turning (may look like a "locking stifle")
Trembling, especially after exercise
"Tying up"
Difficulty rising, backing, or reluctance to back
Lack of energy, stumbling
Poor performance
Reluctance to pick up feet for shoeing, etc.
Lifting or "stomping" of hind limb or limbs, especially while standing
Episodes of "colic", especially after exercise
Slightly stiff, awkward, or short strided hind limb gait (often have no "hock action")
Recumbency with inability to rise
More links:
www.draftresource.com/EPSM/Draft_EPSM_Report.html
www.lindaeskin.com/linda/LSE_SabrinaEPSM.htm
www.ruralheritage.com/messageboard/virtualvet/3723-0.htm
