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Moldy Corn Poisoning or Leukoencephalomalacia
Moldy Corn Poisoning, Leukoencephalomalacia, and Mold Toxins in Horses
Introduction
It has been long recognized that a toxin forms in poorly stored corn that causes a serious disease of the brain in horses, leukoencephalomalacia. The toxin fumonisin B1 has been identified as the cause. The toxin is produced by the fungus Fusarium moniliforme. Minute quantities of the toxin cause serious disease so frequently the feed appears normal. LEM has a history of coming in outbreaks when the weather has been wet. There are also may other mold toxins implicated in poor equine health. This article contains information on Moldy Corn Poisoning and other mold toxins.
Clinical Signs
Horses affected develop profound depression, drowsiness, ataxia, circling, head pressing, blindness, delirium, hyperexcitability, seizures, recumbency or sudden death. Other similar diseases include:
- botulism
- hepatoencephalopathy including Theilers disease and aflatoxicosis
- and the viral encephalitis:
Diagnosis
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