Diseases

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

Metformin, a drug often prescribed to human patients with insulin resistance, apparently doesn’t help horses with the same problem. In Read more

In most countries, confirmed cases of dourine are euthanized to prevent further spread of the disease. Read more

In mild cases, environmental management alone may effectively control the disease. Read more