Shivering in horses

Shivering is a chronic neuromuscular diseases of unknown origin.It usually affects heavy breeds.
Shivering usually affects hind limbs.

Causes

Hereditary
Neural lesions left from cases of influenza, strangles or systemic infections.

SIGNS

• Muscles of hind limbs suddenly jerk,flex and pull in toward the abdomen.
• Tail rise in spasmodic jerks
• Occasionally raise of one hind limbs and keep elevated.
• In Forward movement the condition looks like stringhalt.
• Side moves are often awkward.
• Affected head and neck muscles contract spasmodically.

Treatments
There is no treatments for shivers
Supplements such as Vitamin E and Selenium should be provided.

Reference
Horseman s veterinary encylopaedia by Cheryl Rogers and G.Jeanne wilcox