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Take a look ...Good Information going into the fall months.

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This is Good Information regarding EPM. I do support my local Oppusum Population by allowing them to live on the property, But that does not mean I feed them. I also keep all Horse Grain, Cat Food, Chicken Food, and Goat Food out of reach. As well as our Hay stacked on pallets of the Ground.

DID YOU KNOW?

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EMP) is one of the most important neurologic diseases in the horse and research found a higher risk of EPM in the fall. This is likely due to increased transportation to and from major horse competitions, and also to larger amounts of carrion in the diet of the definitive host for Sarcocystis neurona — the opossum.

Efforts towards development of a vaccine for EPM has proven ineffective to this point in time, so better understanding the life cycle of Sarcocystis neurona can help you appreciate the importance of good house-keeping practices to discourage unwanted visitors from coming into your barn and contaminating hay, grain and bedding. Things you can do include good rodent control, properly disposing of garbage and carcasses, keeping feed rooms and containers closed and sealed, not feeding on the ground, and maximizing your horse's health and fitness in general.

Consult your veterinarian for more information about EPM prevention and treatment options, and about improving your horse's immune system.
Read more on EPM prevention on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/prevention-equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm

Great Information...

And Food for Thought...🐎

ROUND BALES & HORSES

As you're making plans for the colder weather ahead and your winter hay needs, you may be considering purchasing round bales due to their lower cost and greater convenience for feeding pastured horses.

While well-managed/stored round bales can still be a safe option for your horses, there are a few things you should be aware of — in particular, the increased risk of botulism, a deadly disease caused by the toxins produced by the bacterium "Clostridium botulinum."
This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Because of the high death rate and the difficulty in diagnosing botulism, prevention through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where this disease is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

If you own horses and cattle and feed the same hay to all your animals, it is important to mention that cattle are not as sensitive to botulism as horses, but they do die from this disease. And regardless of the type of bales you feed, always remember that not all hay is created equal. Have your hay tested for nutrient content to ensure it meets your animals' nutritional needs; check for mold, dust, and poisonous weeds before feeding.

As in all horse health issues, your local veterinarian is your best source of information. Consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this winter, and on botulism prevention and treatment.
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Learn more about botulism on our website, athttps://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/BOTULISM_Final.pdf

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/29460489/

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For my Missouri peeps going to the BBR in Oklahoma or anywhere out of state., I just got off the phone with the Missouri Dept. Of Agriculture, below is a list of 9 counties that currently have cases of horses with VS - Vesicular Stomatitis, if you live in these counties or have been there with your horse recently you may need to have a health certificate within 5 days or sooner of arriving at your destination.

Counties with VS cases

Newton
Jasper
Mcdonald
St Clair
Cedar
Ozark
Camden
Greene
Douglas