Equine Cervical Vertebral Malformation

Question 1

What’s the age for the CVM Equine Cervical Vertebral Malformation

Answer 1

Young horses (<4-5 years)

Question 2

Clinical signs for CVM

Answer 2

Symmetric ataxia, paresis and spasticity
Worse in the hind limbs than the forelimbs
Wide base stance may be observed

Question 3

Diagnosis for CVM

Answer 3

Cervical radiographs
The sagital should be greater than 52% to 56%

Question 4

Prognosis for CVM

Answer 4

Poot because the treatment is expensive. She can use conservative therapy as well