What is atypical myopathy, or sycamore poisoning, and what you need to know Written by Hannah Briggs Atypical myopathy, or sycamore poisoning, is a devastating disease that can occur in horses and donkeys of any age and breed. It occurs as a result of ingesting sycamore seeds and saplings, which contain the toxin hypoglycin A that causes severe damage to the postural, cardiac and respiratory muscles. Over recent years, more instances of Atypical Myopathy (AM) have been recorded. Prevalence of the disease is greatest in the Autumn with around 93%…

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