0
I think you're referring to borna disease virus, which causes a neurological problem known as wobbly possum disease. I'd suggest you ask your vet about vaccinating your horse against borna disease if it's very young or very old (most adult horses are immune to borna disease if they are kept outdoors all year round and in good health).
What else can I help you with?
Are raccoons more dangerous than opossums?
No, opossums are less dangerous than raccoons. It is thought that opossums are incapable of contracting and transmitting rabies.
What animal do horses commonly contract protozoal Myeloencephalis from?
Opossums
Are all dangerous horses?
Not all horses are dangerous. In fact, most horses are kind, unless you get on their nerves.
What causes EPM in horses?
The feces of opossums may contain sporocysts - cysts that contain spores that can reproduce asexually. Horses can ingest these sporocysts with feed, grass or water contaminated with opossum feces. The protozoa can leave lesions on the spinal cord and brain stem. It is this neurological damage that can cause the various symptoms of EPM.
What is position to horses?
Ragwort is poisonous to horses it is very dangerous
Is it dangerous for horses to wear back shoes while out to pasture with other horses?
This is no more dangerous than if the horse is barefoot.
Do male opossums have pouches like female opossums do?
No, male opossums do not have pouches like female opossums do. Only female opossums have pouches to carry and nurse their young.
Are wild horses dangerous animals?
Wild horses can be dangerous animals, as they are unpredictable and may exhibit aggressive behavior when feeling threatened or cornered. It is important to exercise caution and maintain a safe distance when encountering wild horses in their natural habitat.
I have been told my dylantinlevels have been criticle is this dangerous and what are Any symptoms?
If you have been told that your your dylantin levels have been critical, then it is very dangerous but it does not have any symptoms.
ARE possums dangerous to horses?
yes, Equine Protozal Myelitis is a "bug" that can be passed.
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
What is the most dangerous animal in the Zambezi river?
Hippopotamus
