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

“How do I know for sure my horse really has EPM?” It’s the number one question Dr. Steve Reed from @roodandriddle hears about equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. Because so many horses carry antibodies, a blood test alone can’t confirm disease. True diagnosis depends on seeing the big three signs—ataxia, asymmetry, and atrophy—and comparing antibody levels in blood and spinal fluid. That’s why a spinal tap remains the gold standard for accuracy. #EPM #EPMhorse #EPMtreatment #horsehealth | TheHor

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