Equine Health Library
Comprehensive veterinary encyclopedia covering common diseases, symptoms, and when to call the vet.
Colic
Colic is a broad term indicating abdominal pain in horses. It ranges from mild gas cramps to life-threatening intestinal…
Vet-ReviewedLaminitis
Laminitis is the painful inflammation of the sensitive laminae that bond the hoof wall to the coffin bone. If left untre…
Vet-ReviewedThrush
Thrush is a common bacterial and fungal infection of the frog region of the hoof, characterized by a foul-smelling, blac…
Vet-ReviewedRain Rot
Rain rot (dermatophilosis) is a bacterial skin infection that produces painful, crusty scabs that peel off with tufts of…
Vet-ReviewedSweet Itch
Sweet itch is an allergic hypersensitivity reaction to the saliva of biting midges (Culicoides), causing intense itching…
Vet-ReviewedEquine Influenza
Equine Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus affecting the upper respiratory tract. It spreads rapidly thro…
Vet-ReviewedCushing's Disease (PPID)
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as Cushing's disease, is a progressive endocrine disorder i…
Vet-ReviewedEquine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a metabolic disorder characterized by obesity, insulin dysregulation, and an extremel…
Vet-ReviewedEquine Gastric Ulcers (EGUS)
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is the erosion of the stomach lining caused by prolonged exposure to stomach acid. …
Vet-ReviewedFounder
Founder is the chronic phase of laminitis where structural failure of the laminae allows the coffin bone (P3) to rotate …
Vet-ReviewedTendon & Ligament Injuries
Tendon and ligament strains or tears (such as bowed tendons of the superficial digital flexor) are serious athletic inju…
Vet-ReviewedHoof Abscess
A hoof abscess is a localized bacterial infection inside the sensitive structures of the hoof, resulting in trapped pus …
Vet-ReviewedChoke (Esophageal Obstruction)
Choke in horses is an obstruction of the esophagus (not the windpipe). The horse can still breathe, but cannot swallow, …
Vet-ReviewedEye Problems & Corneal Ulcers
Eye issues, such as corneal ulcers, uveitis (moon blindness), or conjunctivitis, can escalate rapidly and threaten sight…
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