GTP meeting 2001: Case No 14


Species:	Horse
Strain/breeder:	Standard breed
Sex:	Gelding
Age:	1 Year
Study type:	Spontaneous intoxication
Treatment:	Corticosteroids, NSAIDS, laxans
Animal status:	Euthanasia
Clinical findings:	Lateral recumbency, colic; after relief of acute symptoms: progressive ataxia during 7 months
Organ(s):	Medulla oblongata, peripheral nerve
Macroscopic finding(s):	None
Staining:	H&E (medulla); modif. p-phenylendiamine staining (peripheral nerve)

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