For the last six months, we have been searching for a treatment plan that would help Louie overcome the symptoms of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM).  Over that time, we have learned just how complex the disease is and how difficult it is to reverse the effects.

After trying several rounds of traditional treatment that never produced sustained results, we decided to start researching other avenues.  What we found was that many people were having good results by changing their horse’s diet.

The first change was to stop giving commercial feed and to switch to alfalfa pellets.  Inflammation is the enemy of EPM. The soy in commercial feeds increases the chance of the horse having an inflammatory response.

One key to combating the disease is to build up the horse’s immune system.  We are doing that by adding trace minerals from KIS, Vitamin E and Flaxseed through CEP Vitality, and unrefined sea salt from Seven Farms.

The other key is stimulating nerve growth so that the brain and spine will begin communicating again.  By using a combination of Lean Muscle, Nerve Boost, Spine & Nerve, and Super Concentrate from Immunbiome, the brain and spinal cord are supported while recovering.

To transition Louie to his new diet and supplements will take a bit of time.  Transitioning food alone takes about a week.  Add in the sheer number of supplements that Louie will need to take and it will probably take about a month to get him on the full compliment.