Health Topics

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

OCD is a joint condition in young horses that results from abnormal cartilage development.

Sidewinder Syndrome in Horses

Sidewinder syndrome causes a horse's hind limbs to drift to one side.

Weaving in Horses

Weaving is a stereotypy in which horses move their head and neck side-to-side.

Sarcoids

Sarcoids are locally aggressive, non-metastatic skin tumors.

Melanoma in Horses

Melanoma is a commonly diagnosed skin cancer in horses (especially gray horses).

Vesicular Stomatitis

Vesicular stomatitis is a contagious viral disease that causes lesions in and around the mouth.

Silicate Associated Osteoporosis (SAO)

Silicate associated osteoporosis (SAO) is a bone fragility syndrome characterized by extensive bone loss and remodeling.