Horses may be affected by a number of disorders of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), including bacterial, viral or parasitic infections, trauma, neurotoxins, electrolyte dysfunction and neurodegenerative and congenital conditions. They also may be affected by disorders of the peripheral nervous system (somatic and autonomic nervous system, serving the limbs and organs).
Diagnostic (including radiography, CT, myelography, transcranial magnetic stimulation) and surgical procedures are available at the hosptial for the investigation of spinal, intracranial and neuromuscular disorders.
Indications for investigation and treatment include:
- ‘Wobbler’ syndrome
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Headshaking
- Inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system
- Spinal injuries
- Seizures and intracranial neoplasia (tumours)
Please contact our internal medicine team on 01638 577754 to discuss a referral.