Equine atypical myopathy

Equine atypical myopathy, also known as atypical myoglobinuria, or EAM is a mortal disease of horses (equidae) characterized by acute rhabdomyolysis.[1][2] It is believed to be caused by the ingestion of the seeds (or young shoots) of Acer pseudoplatanus in Europe and Acer negundo in America. EAM has a high mortality rate and numerous fatalities have occurred.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Votion, Dominique-M.; Serteyn, Didier (2008). "Equine atypical myopathy: A review". The Veterinary Journal. 178 (2): 185–190. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.02.004. PMID 18375157.
  2. ↑ D. Votion (April 2010). "La myopathie atypique des équidés" (PDF).
  3. ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2614078/Horses-die-eating-poison-sycamore-seeds-incurable-illness.html
  4. ↑ D.M. Votion; G. van Galen; L. Sweetman; F. Boemer; P. de Tullio; C. Dopagne; L. Lefère; A. Mouithys-Mickalad; F. Patarin; S. Rouxhet; G. van Loon; D. Serteyn; B.T. Sponseller; S.J. Valberg (18 June 2013). "Identification of methylenecyclopropyl acetic acid in serum of European horses with atypical myopathy". Equine Vet J. 46 (2): 146–9. doi:10.1111/evj.12117. PMID 23773055.

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