A
fatal brain condition of horses caused by fumonisin mold toxins in
the corn they are eating is a potential problem for horses.
This is
also called as Equine leucoencephalomalacia(ELEM) or Mold corn
poisoning
It
is toxic disease caused by toxin of the mold--- Fusobacterium
moniliform. This is seasonal disease.
Clinical
signs
Neurological
syndrome
- Anorexia
- Obtundation
- Head pressing
- Central blindness
- Ataxia
- Paresis
Hepatic
syndrome
- Icterus
- Recumbancy
- Coma
Treatment
- There is no specific treatments for this disease however some supportive intravenous fluid therapy is needed to control the situations.
- Treatment to control Seizers
- Removal of contaminated feeds is advised.
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