Prognosis
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- Clinically affected horses have a 65% chance of progressing to a
near or full recovery following supportive treatment protocols. [14]
- Recovery time is estimated to take months with some affected
horses showing
persistent neurological deficits. [14]
- Mortality rate for recumbent horses is estimated at greater
than 60% [10]
- The average mortality rate is suggested to be around 30% [14]