Horse owners warned about fatal sycamore tree threat

Owners are being warned about an increase in incidents of a harmful and potentially fatal condition for horses caused by ingestion of sycamore tree seeds.

The Equine Interest Group in Veterinary Ireland has highlighted a recent rise in the incidence of equine atypical myopathy.

It is also known as atypical myoglobinuria and can particularly affect autumn and /or spring grazing horses.