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Frequently Asked Questions About EPM or Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis

Your Questions About Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) Answered

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Here are common questions asked about Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis or EPM. Find the answers to your questions about EPM and horses.

Could My Horse Get EPM?

Is your horse at risk of getting EPM and developing symtoms?

Do Opossums Give Horses EPM?

Are opposums the only way a horse can get EPM?

What Is the Recovery Rate for Horses With EPM?

After being treated, how well do horses recover from EPM?

What Alternative Therapies Could Help a Horse Recover from EPM?

Are there any alternative therapies that will help my horse, or compliment how my horse is being treated by the veterinarian?

Will all Horses Exposed to EPM Get It?

Have you heard that a large percentage of the horse population is exposed to the EPM virus? Will all of those horses get it?

Is There a Pre-Purchase Test For EPM?

Before I buy a horse, can I get it tested to see if it has EPM?

Is There a Vaccine to Protect Horses Against EPM?

When it is time for your horse's yearly vaccination, can you include a vaccine for EPM?

Is EPM Curable?

Is it possible for a vet to treat a horse and cure it from EPM?

What Areas of North America is EPM Prevalant?

What areas in North America can EPM be found. Are there any maps?

Can My Horse Get EPM From Another Horse?

My horse is the same stable as a horse that has EPM? Can my horse catch EPM from that horse?

Do Opossums Give Horses EPM?

Is it possible for a horse to catch EPM from an opossum?

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