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I applaud those who are throwing out ideas and experiences.....it can make a huge difference!

 

Some years ago somebody happened mention that one of the symptoms of tick fever

(ehrlichiosis) was unexplained swelling of the lower legs.  maybe 6 months later, my

mare developed stocked up lower legs...mystery as she had NO FEVER!!!

 

But, because I remembered that little bit on info on ridecamp about the tick fever and

stocking up, i immediately got her into the vet...and she DID test positive for it, was

actually VERy ill, just not showing any symptoms of being sick......so we started doxycycline

shots right away and got it cleared up before any permanent damage was done.

 

Had i not read that bit of info on ridecamp about the stocked up legs...I probably would have waited and done a "lets see" wiith the mare......

Karen

 

On 9/13/08, Susan Cushing <5sus@xxxxxxx> wrote:

This is probably not your problem but I will share the little knowledge I have with Equine Motor Neuron Disorder.

The horse's muscles show quivering.  It can be some or many muscles.  This is caused as the muscles are dying.  The neurons stop working and the muscles atrophy.
The horse lies down more often since it has a harder time holding himself up.  It changes the appetite, usually the horse  is always starving.

My friend had to have a biopsy done to prove the disease.  It is more than likely caused from lack of Vit E.  Her horse actually had zero in her blood test.

It is a sad and incurable disease.  Thank goodness it is pretty rare.

I hope this is not your answer.

Susan Cushing

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