Diseases

Purpura hemorrhagica is defined as a condition of hemorrhage and edema that is triggered by an allergic-type reaction. Most Read more

The causative bacteria are carried by trematode flukes that parasitize freshwater snails. Horses become infected when they drink water Read more

Multiple bright white spots observed on the liver frequently signal serious liver problems in humans. Read more

Many horses that show irritability, low-level colic, poor appetite, and resistance to work may be reacting to the discomfort Read more

Ringworm is a common term used to describe scaly or crusty patches of skin where the horse’s hair is Read more

Clinical signs of MH include high body temperature, either under general anesthesia or in conjunction with an episode of Read more

A syndrome known as seasonal pasture myopathy may be more widespread than statistics presently show. The syndrome is most Read more

Cortisol, a naturally produced hormone, is one measure of stress in horses, with higher blood levels indicating that the Read more

Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is a hereditary muscular disorder characterized by the excessive accumulation of glycogen and an abnormal Read more

In 1992, Valberg first reported PSSM as a distinct muscle disease in horses. Her reports were based on finding Read more