Suspected idiopathic vestibular syndrome in the horse: Eight cases (2014–2021)


Wilson, Amie ORCID: 0000-0002-5987-180X, Gonçalves, Rita, Carslake, Harry ORCID: 0000-0003-1288-1768 and Malalana, Fernando (2023) Suspected idiopathic vestibular syndrome in the horse: Eight cases (2014–2021) Equine Veterinary Education, 36 (3). e67-e72. ISSN 0957-7734, 2042-3292

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Abstract

Summary A descriptive case series of the presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of eight horses presenting to a UK equine veterinary hospital with suspected idiopathic peripheral vestibular syndrome over a 7‐year period (2014–2021). Idiopathic vestibular syndrome in the horse causes unilateral clinical signs including; ataxia, nystagmus, strabismus and a head tilt. Diagnosis is aided by neurological examination, endoscopy of the upper airway and cross‐sectional imaging (i.e. magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography). This case series indicates that horses with this condition can make a full recovery with return to ridden exercise. Treatment with anti‐inflammatory medication did not appear to influence outcome.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: ataxia, head tilt, nystagmus, peripheral
Divisions: Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences > Inst. Infection, Vet & Ecological Sciences
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 05 Jul 2023 09:37
Last Modified: 07 Nov 2025 15:31
DOI: 10.1111/eve.13852
Open Access URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13852
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3171428
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