10/21/2026
Fall barn check: Who else is helping themselves to your horse’s feed?
Spilled grain, accessible feed bins, and fallen fruit can attract wildlife, including opossums. Infected opossums can leave behind more than just a mess… their droppings can contaminate feed, hay, and water with Sarcocystis neurona, the parasite responsible for most cases of EPM.
EPM affects a horse’s brain and spinal cord. Some studies have found higher rates of clinical disease in summer and fall, but exposure can happen year-round. Exposure doesn’t always lead to illness, but reducing contamination matters.
A few habits worth adding to your barn routine:
✅ Keep feed in securely closed containers.
✅ Clean up spilled grain and fallen fruit near feeding areas.
✅ Limit wildlife access to hay and feedrooms.
✅ Check and clean water buckets and troughs regularly!
Notice unusual stumbling, weakness, poor coordination, or uneven muscle loss? Call your veterinarian promptly. Don’t brush it off as your horse having an “off day.”
Check out the EQUUS Television feature on T.H.E. Equine Edge’s EPM Formula, and discuss any supplements with your veterinarian as part of your horse’s care!
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**Supplements do not replace veterinary diagnosis or prescribed treatment.**
TLDR: Global Equestrian Television Network Expands Its Commitment to Horse Health and Welfare by Raising Awareness of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) and Emerging Approaches to Equine Wellness and Recovery
