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 (2024) 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

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:	24 Jan 2026 04:28
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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