Equine motor neuron disease in 2 horses from Saskatchewan

Two horses from Saskatchewan were presented with signs of sweating, muscle fasciculations, weight loss, and generalized weakness. The horses were diagnosed with equine motor neuron disease (EMND), by histological assessment of a spinal accessory nerve or sacrocaudalis dorsalis medialis muscle biopsy...

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Published in:	Canadian veterinary journal Vol. 57; no. 7; pp. 771 - 776
Main Authors:	Husulak, Michelle L, Lohmann, Katharina L, Gabadage, Kamal, Wojnarowicz, Chris, Marqués, Fernando J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 01-07-2016
Subjects:	Animals Canada Horse Diseases Horses Male Motor Neuron Disease - veterinary Saskatchewan Scientific
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Summary:	Two horses from Saskatchewan were presented with signs of sweating, muscle fasciculations, weight loss, and generalized weakness. The horses were diagnosed with equine motor neuron disease (EMND), by histological assessment of a spinal accessory nerve or sacrocaudalis dorsalis medialis muscle biopsy. This is the first report of EMND in western Canada.
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ISSN:	0008-5286