Neurologic conditions in the sport horse

Abstract

Cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVSM), equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM) are three of the most common, non-contagious neurologic diseases in U.S. horses. Horses with mild or early clinical signs of neurologic gait abnormalities often present for performancerelated concerns that can be difficult to distinguish from a lameness condition. Horses with unspecific gait changes should therefore undergo a complete neurological examination.