5. what are the symptoms of epm in horses?
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['Ataxia (incoordination), spasticity (stiff, stilted movements), abnormal gait or lameness;', 'Incoordination and weakness, which worsens when going up or down slopes or when head is elevated;']
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Some people bitten by a mosquito infected with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus may not develop any symptoms at all. For those who do develop symptoms, symptoms usually appear four to 10 days after being bitten. Symptoms of mild, general EEE infection include: Muscle aches.
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['Increased coat length, and failure to shed coat in summer.', 'Weight loss.', 'Polydipsia and polyuria (increased drinking and urination)', 'Lethargy.', 'Increased sweating.', 'Laminitis.']
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["Eyes & Nostrils. Your horse's eyes should be clear and bright. ... ", "Teeth. Your horse's teeth need to be checked and 'floated' (rasped) at least once a year. ... ", 'Appetite. ... ', 'Weight and Body Condition. ... ', 'Healthy Hooves. ... ', 'Clean Legs. ... ', 'Free Movement. ... ', 'Temperature.']
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Horses with PSSM have elevated levels of muscle glycogen at rest. During exercise, glycogen levels are depleted faster than is seen in unaffected horses, and are reduced down to levels considered normal for a resting non-PSSM horse. This demonstrates that glycogen metabolism is actually normal in these animals.
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['Limping or lameness.', 'Stiff gait, likely to be worse after exercise and when first waking up.', 'Groaning or caution when laying down or getting back up.', 'Wary of you touching the joints affected.', 'Muscle wasting.', 'Tiredness.', 'Irritability.']
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['Decreased activity.', 'Decreased range of motion.', 'Difficulty or reluctance rising, jumping, running, or climbing stairs.', 'Lameness in the hind end.', 'Swaying, “bunny hopping” gait.', 'Grating in the joint during movement.', 'Loss of thigh muscle mass.']
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A nasty cough and snotty nose often develop and the horse usually develops a very high temperature (103°F to 105°F / 39.5°C to 40.5°C). Affected horses usually loose their appetite and become depressed. They may also have muscle soreness and be reluctant to move.
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['Breathlessness with exertion or at rest.', 'Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet.', 'Fatigue.', 'Irregular heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering.', 'Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting.']
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['Rapid or irregular heartbeat.', 'Lightheadedness or dizziness.', 'Excessive sweating.', 'Fever.', 'Leg pain or swelling, or both, usually in the calf caused by a deep vein thrombosis.', 'Clammy or discolored skin (cyanosis)']
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["An enlargement of the dog's abdomen.", 'Retching.', 'Salivation.', 'Restlessness.', 'An affected dog will feel pain and might whine if you press on his belly.']
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['muscle cramps or spasms,', 'leg cramps,', 'joint pain,', 'cough,', 'sore throat,', 'runny nose,', 'headache,', 'neck pain,']
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['Excessive tiredness or sleepiness.', 'A frequent cough.', 'Lack of appetite.', 'Fainting spells.', 'Difficulty sleeping, especially for dogs who sleep on their sides.', 'Lethargy or reduced exercise or inability to exercise at all.', 'Fluid in the abdomen or a swollen stomach.']
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Toxicity is highest in green berries, followed by red or black berries, leaves, stems and roots. It is estimated that one to ten pounds of ingested plant material is fatal for horses. Some symptoms of solanine poisoning include dilation of pupils, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and loss of muscular coordination.
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This can cause hindgut acidosis, but in extreme cases, laminitis can occur—leading to permanent damage of the hoof. Horses become lame and have difficulty walking. Hops, which contain bitter acids known to be potent antimicrobials, are well known for their ability to prevent the growth of certain species of bacteria.
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['increased thirst and urination.', 'increased hunger.', 'panting.', 'general loss of energy.', 'development or worsening of infections (especially bacterial skin infections)', 'vomiting or nausea (less common)']
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Sycamore poisoning, or Atypical Myopathy, caused by the ingestion of sycamore seeds can be fatal to horses, and while owners need to be on the lookout for any signs of seeds all year round, the disease is more common in the spring and autumn months.