Disease Alerts

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 3; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 
Age: 14; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Missouri Fox Trotter; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/16/2023;
Clinical Signs: Tachycardia Tachypnea Mild lip droop Facial (muzzle) tremors - persistent symmetrical Hind end paresis and loss of proprioception - symmetrical Wide base stance, weight shifting of hind limbs but no forward motion, will park out/try walking with front but hind will not follow; dorsal fetlock on ground; extremely ataxic when walking was attempted (crossing limbs). Penile protrusion - intermittent. Cranial nerve exam: I - able to smell treat II - menace, PLR in tact III - PLR in tact IV - eye position normal V - face is symmetrical, palpebral in tact, facial sensation normal VI - eye position normal VII - blink in tact VIII - eye position normal IX - did NOT test gag reflex X - did NOT test gag reflex XI - trap muscles normal appearance, no spasm or atrophy XII - able to swallow treat but took a bit almost like he was avoiding, owner reports eating some hay okay but did spit some out; Confirmation Date: 8/22/2023; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;