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Is it possible that the horse is a natural intermediate host in the life cycle of the parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), meaning the parasite can develop to a reproductive state in the horse? Are there other parasites that cause EPM? Can Strongid C 2X daily dewormer prevent infection in horses with Sarcocystis neurona? Does shipping a horse twice increase
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Is it possible that the horse is a natural intermediate host in the life cycle of the parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), meaning the parasite can develop to a reproductive state in the horse? Are there other parasites that cause EPM? Can Strongid C 2X daily dewormer prevent infection in horses with Sarcocystis neurona? Does shipping a horse twice increase his risk of developing clinical signs of EPM?
The annual American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists gathering was held July 19-22 and included presentations on several equine-related topics. The EPM Society held a roundtable during that meeting after presentations from several top EPM researchers
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Kimberly S. Brown
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