Neurology

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Can horses develop dementia?
Although much remains to be learned, horses with neurodegenerative disease can show signs similar to those associated with dementia in people.
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How well can horses see in the dark?
The average horse’s night vision is nowhere near as good as many people believe. Neuroscientist Janet Jones, PhD, sets the record straight.
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Neuropathic pain linked to dangerous equine behavior
New research identifies a type of neuropathic pain that can lead to equine behaviors so dangerous that euthanasia may be the kindest option.
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Causes of sidewinder syndrome in horses investigated
California researchers found that "sidewinder" syndrome is associated with a variety of equine conditions and injuries.
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Florida horse diagnosed with neurologic equine herpes myeloencephalopathy
The horse, who is currently quarantined, is experiencing ataxia, hind-end weakness and an inability to urinate. All of these are common neurologic signs associated with EHV-1.
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The possibility of EPM relapse
Most EPM cases respond to treatment but a return of signs months or even years later may signal relapse, and a new round of treatment may be needed.