Atypical myopathy: an update

Equine; Myopathy; Atypical myopathy; Acer; Maple; sycamore; Horse; Epidemiology; cheval; Epidémiologie; Equin; Myopathie; Myopathie atypique; Erable; Sycomore

Abstract :

[en] This article gives an overview of atypical myopathy, discussing the mechanism involved, its aetiology and the clinical signs and management (therapeutic and prevention).
[fr] Cet article résume l'état des connaissances relatives à la myopathie atypique en décrivant le mécanisme impliqué, l'étiologie et les signes cliniques associés ainsi que les modes de gestion (thérapeutique et la prévention) de la maladie.

Research Center/Unit :

FARAH - Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health - ULiège

Disciplines :

Veterinary medicine & animal health

Author, co-author :

Votion, Dominique ; Université de Liège > Scientifiques attachés au Doyen (F MV)

Language :

English

Title :

Atypical myopathy: an update

Alternative titles :

[en] Myopathie atypique: mise à jour

Publication date :

May 2016

Journal title :

In Practice

ISSN :

0263-841X

eISSN :

2042-7689

Publisher :

T. G. Scott & Son Ltd.

Volume :

Issue :

Pages :

241-246

Peer reviewed :

Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi

Funders :

ULiège FSR - Université de Liège. Fonds spéciaux pour la recherche
IFCE - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Équitation

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