Teacher has no idea what EPM is so could tell them anything and they would believe it. Complete with references. Very Informative
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a disease among horses that damages the Central Nervous System (CNS). If not treated, it can be deadly. The protozoan, Sarcocystis neurona, infects the horse, building colonies in the brain and along the spine. Since it is a relatively 'new' disease, discoveries are occurring constantly in the research of the disease.
History
The first cases of EPM in North America were…
