PRO/AH/EDR> Atypical myopathy, equine – Canada (ON): fatal, maple leaves

Other Animal Disease — Worldwide/Unknown
Baxter resident Jill Swift never thought something as seemingly harmless as wilted maple leaves would pose a threat to her beloved thoroughbred Sophie.
Over the years, Swift had only heard of several types of plants and weeds that are toxic to horses. So when her veterinarian said the leaves were what caused her horse’s death, she was quite surprised.
“Most horse owners are aware of many weeds that can be harmful to your horse, but not a lot of people are aware of these fallen, dead