No. 293. Dr Martha Faraday - Understanding EPM

Dr. Martha M. Faraday (Ph.D.) is a scientist and holistic equine nutritionist whose mission is to alleviate suffering and promote vibrant health in horses of all ages. Prior to her work with horses, Dr. Faraday spent two decades developing evidence-based medical treatment protocols for physicians to optimize the care of human patients. After struggling to manage her own horses’ complex conditions - insulin resistance, founder, neurological issues, allergies -- she was inspired to turn her attention to a deeper understanding of how to use food and nutraceuticals to support the body in healing itself. “Food is the foundation” became her mantra. She continues her training with tutorials from expert practitioners and formulators.

[@joannabreaks435]

Thank you so much for this info. I lost my horse last week to advanced EPM. Of course now all the signs were there but they were subtle until he went severely neuro in a matter of 20 mins. I discovered an area where he had also fallen and had an episode in the woods and lost half his tail. I could not save him or put him through any more pain and fear at this point. I am frustrated with the local professionals. I presented him to vets, trainers, farriers: spookiness stumbling aggression that was not there before. We xrayed, hormone tested you name it I did it. I am a transplant from Langley BC Canada living in South Texas and never heard of EPM. So I didn't think of it. None of these "professionals" in Texas thought of it either. Quite frankly I am disgusted with the ethics I am seeing around the silence about this horrible disease. If your horse is doing strange new things please look into EPM on your own and if you are in a hotspot area like Houston/ Texas or Virginia do not be shocked by the silence. This is a progressive disease that can be treated if you catch it soon enough. Instead where I am at horses are showing symptoms at an alarming rate but "professionals" are afraid to sound the bell because of fears about their livestock / property / industry being devalued.

[@joannabreaks435]

Is there any anti inflammatory feed you reccomend?

[@jackiecollins7492]

Just had a horse diagnosed with EPM :( Very helpful, thank you

[@surefootequine]

Glad it helped!

[@SandyAkey-de1tn]

Thank you! I now have information to present to my veterinarian here in AZ. My mare is presenting several of the symptoms you have gone over.

[@gailruble9069]

Thank you. So much information.

[@123MMartin1]

Where can I find the EPM Facebook group?

[@comesahorseman]

Thank you, I learned something! 👍

[@michellewal8219]

Thanks Wendy and Martha! Interesting and terrifying info, not sure what I would do when and if I see a possum!

[@carissalizotte8977]

The whole “Opossum eat so many ticks!” Thing is a bit overrated IMO… birds like turkeys etc eat way more.