Question 1

What does the Neuro Screen & Localization Assistant do?

Accepted Answer

It helps owners log observable neurologic signs, enter vital signs, and recognize patterns that suggest central vs peripheral problems (UMN/LMN, cervical cord vs brainstem). It then suggests next steps and prints a vet-ready summary.

Question 2

What videos should I capture for my veterinarian?

Accepted Answer

Film short clips on a level surface: straight line (side and rear views), small circles both ways, backing 4–6 steps, and a close-up of the eyes/face while you check menace, palpebral blink, and gentle tongue tone.

Question 3

How do I use vital signs with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Enter temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate, then compare to your horse’s normal baselines. Elevated numbers or slow recovery after light work can indicate heat stress, pain, or illness.

Question 4

What patterns suggest a central nervous system problem?

Accepted Answer

Incoordination that worsens on tight circles or backing, involvement of both fore and hind limbs, cranial-nerve changes (uneven blink, head tilt, trouble swallowing), or a flaccid tail/urination issues point toward CNS involvement.

Question 5

What suggests a regional peripheral nerve or plexus issue?

Accepted Answer

Weakness or sensory change localized to one limb or region—especially after a fall or awkward pull—with normal mentation and normal cranial-nerve checks is more consistent with peripheral involvement.

Question 6

How do I tell UMN from LMN signs (owner version)?

Accepted Answer

UMN looks like long, weak strides with delayed placing and worse performance on tight circles/backing; reflexes are normal or increased and atrophy is late. LMN is true weakness with short, choppy strides, early atrophy, and reduced reflexes.

Question 7

When should I isolate for possible EHV-1 (EHM)?

Accepted Answer

If there was fever in the last 1–7 days and you now see sudden hind ataxia, weak tail/anal tone, or urine dribbling, isolate immediately, start twice-daily temperatures for barn mates, and call your veterinarian.

Question 8

What’s the quick recovery check after work and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Recheck heart rate, respiration, and demeanor at 2, 5, and 10 minutes. A smooth glide toward baseline with a sigh/head-lower and returning gut sounds indicates healthy parasympathetic recovery; poor recovery suggests heat, pain, stress, or illness.

Question 9

No sweat in heat but the horse runs hot—what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Suspect anhidrosis. Stop work, move to shade, use rinse–scrape cooling cycles, offer cool water/electrolytes per veterinary guidance, and contact your veterinarian if recovery is slow or episodes recur.

Question 10

When is this an emergency vet call?

Accepted Answer

Trouble swallowing, abnormal breathing, facial paralysis with an exposed eye, urine dribble with weak tail tone, fever with sudden hind ataxia, or failure to recover toward baseline within 10–15 minutes after moderate work.

Question 11

Can this tool diagnose EPM, EHM, or Wobbler?

Accepted Answer

No. It’s an educational triage assistant that highlights patterns and organizes observations. Diagnosis requires a veterinary exam and, when indicated, testing such as serum/CSF ratios for EPM, PCR for EHV-1, or cervical imaging for CSM.

Question 12

What should I include in the printed summary?

Accepted Answer

Horse ID, date, short context, vital signs, selected signs, the filming plan, and notes on fever, travel/new horses, feed/med changes, and shoeing dates. These details speed up triage and decision-making.

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