| dc.description.abstract | The thesis will be focused on covering the pathophysiology following consumption of the seeds
of the sycamore maple tree (Acer pseudoplatanus) in horses. Consumption of these seeds may
lead to development of atypical myopathy (AM), which is a muscular disease that has been
reported in approximately 20 different countries within the European continent [1]. The thesis
will also try to inform owners on how to prevent toxicosis and discuss why it is more prevalent
in certain areas, the seasonality of intoxication, and how to recognize and differentiate AM from
other myopathies. Ultimately, I will try to determine the most effective diagnostic methods and
treatments for addressing AM. | en_US |
