4.6K views · 34 reactions | Wondering if your horse has EPM? Early and correct detection can make all the difference! Use this simple acupressure technique to help identify a possible EPM diagnosis. Have questions about EPM treatment or symptoms? Drop them in the comments below  | Silver Lining Herbs | Facebook

Unfortunately, EPM is prevalent in the equine industry and can really affect the performance of a horse if not diagnosed or treated early. This superb video with Dr. Molly Bellefeuille, Weatherford Tx, explains how to diagnose and treat this parasite that affects the central nervous system. She also explains how it can affect the mind of your horse and where muscle atrophy usually occurs the most. Molly Bellefeuille | Cutting Horse Training Online

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Meet Saffron a 3 year old quarter horse gelding. Who was diagnosed with…. EPM a terrible disease….. Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). While the definitive host (the animal that harbors the parasite in its adult, sexually reproductive stage) is not yet identified, it is thought that horses become infected by ingesting sporulated oocysts from the feces of the definitive host such as an opossum, raccoon, coyotes, rats, dogs, cats and who knows what else. It causes neurological signs in hors