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MyNutmeg
Lv 6
MyNutmeg asked in PetsHorses · 9 years ago

Illness similar to tying up?

There's an illness/syndrome which presents with similar symptoms to tying up but is seen in horses who wouldn't normally be associated with tying up. Normally presents in horses who aren't very fit, grass kept types.

I cannot remember what it's called - any suggestions?

Thank you

Update:

Another forum found the answer - Equine Atypical Myopathy!

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  • gallop
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    It's also referrred to as equine atypical myoglobinuria (EAM) for the presence of myoglobin in the urine as the result of muscle cell destruction.

    Source(s): Registered nurse and 58 years with horses
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Could be Azoturia

    Caused by a horse being overfed or confined for a long period of time causing muscle cramps and it's painful for the horse to move.

    I found this out when i did my 4h project, and when I looked it up it had in parenthese tying up or something like that.

  • ?
    9 years ago

    Stringhalt? Only one I can think of right now. Google might have some info, and you can always call a vet (calling costs nothing but telephone fees!)

  • .
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    EPSM, EPPM

    and no, EPSM is not the neurological disease carried through possum feces..

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