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Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Gary Magdesian
Gastric, or stomach, ulcers are sores that form on the stomach lining. They are common in horses and treatment should include management modifications.
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Equine Infectious Anemia

  • by Amy Young, Dr. Nicola Pusterla, and Dr. Katie Flynn
Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease transmitted by flies and equipment. There is no vaccine or treatment. A Coggins test determines if a horse has EIA.
Picture of two horses looking down at camera.

Equine influenza (flu)

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Nicola Pusterla
Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease of horses caused by subtypes of the influenza A virus.
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Equine Metabolic Syndrome

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Emily Berryhill
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a disorder associated with inappropriate blood insulin levels and increased fat deposition.
scanning a horse's neck for a microchip

Equine Microchips

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Carrie Finno
Microchips are small, safe, inexpensive forms of permanent identification.
chestnut horse on dark background

Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND)

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Carrie Finno
Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) typically occurs in older horses that have been vitamin E deficient for more than 18 months.

Equine Nebulizers

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Gary Magdesian
Nebulizers deliver a specific dose of medication in liquid form directly into the airways for rapid effects.
Horses grazing at sunset

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Nicola Pusterla
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is a debilitating disease. It is caused by the protozoal parasites Sarcocystis neurona and Neospora hughesi.
close up of Appaloosa horse's eye

Equine Recurrent Uveitis

  • by Amy Young, Dr. Rebecca Bellone, and Dr. Carrie Finno
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), or moon blindness, is the most common cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It is characterized by inflammation of the eye.
horses standing in field

Equine Rhinitis Viruses

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Gary Magdesian
Equine rhinitis viruses are highly prevalent and can cause disease that is indistinguishable from other respiratory pathogens.
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