🛑 Stop or Go?

A Guide to Deciding Whether to Continue EPMSD™ After 90 Days
For Horses with Pathogen Exposure, Chronic Symptoms, or High-Risk Environments

You’ve reached Day 90 of the EPMSD™ protocol—but now the big question:

“Should I stop… or continue to 180 days?”

The answer depends on your horse’s history, symptoms, environment, and progress. Stopping too soon may undo the hard work already underway—especially if detox is only halfway finished.

This guide helps you decide if your horse is ready to shift to maintenance… or needs continued full support.

🚫 Why Stopping Too Soon Can Be Detrimental

Unresolved tissue waste or microbial debris
Mid-cycle red blood cell regeneration incomplete
Immune and neurological systems may still be vulnerable
Stopping during Herx phase can intensify inflammation

Many horses look better before they are better. Ending early can give the illusion of improvement, while deeper systems are still healing.

✅ Who Should Consider Continuing to 180 Days?

Chronic neuro cases (EPM survivors, asymmetry, atrophy)
High-risk regions (humid zones, wildlife exposure)
Senior or immune-challenged horses
Still-symptomatic or slow-recovering horses
Horses who Herxed late in the protocol
Horses under daily stress (travel, intense training)

🛑 Who May Be Ready to Stop at 90 Days?

Early-detected, mild cases with full improvement
No lingering neurological signs or systemic stress
Under age 10, clean labs, and strong baseline health
Used EPMSD™ preventively with no major exposures

These horses may benefit from seasonal cycles, low-dose maintenance, or rotating liver/gut botanicals.

🗺️ Regional Pathogen Risk Map (Visual Placeholder)

🟥 High Risk: Gulf Coast, Southeast, parts of the Southwest
🟧 Moderate Risk: Western feed zones with dry/wet extremes
🟩 Lower Risk: High elevation, dry climates, low wildlife contact

🧾 How to Safely Continue to 180 Days

Recheck labs at Day 90: CBC, liver/kidney, Vit E/Selenium
Compare photos/videos for topline, posture, reflexes
Continue soaked hay, no corn/soy, clean feeds only
Maintain full-dose EPMSD™ unless advised otherwise
Monitor for late-stage Herx and adjust dose if needed
Recheck tack fit – detox can change musculature!

180 Days = 2 red blood cell cycles + 1 connective tissue repair window

🧠 Final Takeaway

Stopping EPMSD™ early is like halting a remodel at drywall—the structure may look finished, but what lies underneath still needs work. 180 days gives time for deeper healing, full detox, and stronger long-term resilience.

Disclaimer (Educational Purposes Only): EPMSD™ is a non-prescription botanical feed formulated to support normal physiological function. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your veterinarian before extending or modifying your horse’s supplement routine.

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