Osteoarthritis by Amy Young July 29, 2021 Health Topics Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degeneration of cartilage that can be precipitated by repetitive trauma, historical fractures or other injuries, and/or poor conformation.
Cribbing by Amy Young June 23, 2021 Health Topics Cribbing is a stereotypic behavior that is seen as a stable vice and can have health consequences for horses.
Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome in Foals by Amy Young May 10, 2021 Health Topics Foals with neonatal maladjustment syndrome, also known as “dummy foals”, appear healthy at birth, but soon exhibit neurological abnormalities.
Tetanus by Amy Young March 29, 2021 Health Topics Tetanus is a potentially fatal disease characterized by muscular spasms caused by a bacterial neurotoxin.
Tetralogy of Fallot by Amy Young February 18, 2021 Health Topics Tetralogy of Fallot is a set of four cardiovascular defects that affect the flow of blood through the heart.
Flexural Limb Deformity by Amy Young January 11, 2021 Health Topics Flexural limb deformity occurs in young foals and can take two forms: contracted tendons and laxity.
Distichiasis by Amy Young December 10, 2020 Health Topics Distichiasis is an eye condition in which eyelashes grow from an abnormal position along the eyelid.
Equine Familial Isolated Hypoparathyroidism (EFIH) by Amy Young October 20, 2020 Health Topics Equine familial isolated hypoparathyroidism (EFIH) is a fatal condition in affected Thoroughbred foals.
Rabies by Amy Young October 13, 2020 Health Topics All mammals are susceptible to rabies and it has the highest case fatality ratio of any infectious disease.
Keeping Horses Healthy In Hot Weather by Amy Young September 04, 2020 Health Topics Being mindful and planning ahead can help prevent heat-related problems in horses.
