The development of horses can be punctuated by many disorders. Particularly fragile, foals can suffer from several syndromes or diseases that prevent their growth from proceeding smoothly. Among others, ataxia, or Wobbler’s syndrome, can appear in foals before they are 2 years old and be very disabling depending on the severity of the syndrome. What […]
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The balance of the intestinal flora is particularly delicate in horses. Equine colic is one of the most common conditions in horses. As such, it is important to know what causes it, the different aggravating factors of horse colic, how to recognize it and how to avoid it. THE DIFFERENT CAUSES OF COLIC IN HORSES […]
Ringworm is one of the most common infections in equestrian centers and stud farms. In summer as well as in winter, this fungus spreads very easily between equids, but can also in some rare cases be transmitted to humans. Here are some tips to get rid of it efficiently. Horse disease: what is horse ringworm […]
Laminitis is a very painful disease of the horse, which mainly affects ponies, donkeys and heavy horses. It is now the second most common cause of death in horses and should be taken very seriously. The causes are multiple, as are the treatments. Here is what you need to know about laminitis in horses and […]
How do you feed a horse with myositis ? What is myositis ? Myositis, also commonly known as “bloodshot”, is a disease that destroys the striated skeletal muscles of the horse. A horse with myositis has very painful, generalized cramping. It can occur sporadically (e.g. during or after strenuous exercise, or after a stressful situation) […]
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What is horse mud mange and what are the symptoms? Mud mange is a bacterial infection that occurs when the ground is wet. It affects horses living in pasture during rainy periods. Mud scab of the horse manifests itself as oozing scabs. They appear most frequently on the limbs of the horse at the level […]
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If your horse has symptoms of coughing, jetting (secretions coming out of the nostrils) and difficulty breathing out, especially during exercise, it may have emphysema. This chronic disease, also known as “obstructive deep airway disease”, affects horses that are generally older than 7 or 8 years of age and manifests itself by breathing difficulties. The […]
Definition of osteoarthritis and symptoms of the disease As in humans, osteoarthritis (otherwise known as “degenerative joint disease”) in horses is a degeneration of the cartilage that surrounds the bones of their joints. This pathology is progressive and irreversible, but it is possible to limit its progression. Contrary to popular belief, horses can suffer from […]
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