equine

Friesian Dwarfism

Friesian dwarfism is an inherited disproportionate dwarfism seen in the Friesian breed.

Foal Immunodeficiency Syndrome (FIS)

Foal immunodeficiency syndrome is an inherited disease that causes fatal anemia and a compromised immune system.

Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA)

Equine cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is a genetic neurological condition primarily found in Arabians.

Nutritional Myodegeneration (NMD)

Nutritional myodegeneration (NMD), also known as white muscle disease, occurs in newborn foals that do not receive enough selenium from their dams.

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)

Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) results in an abnormal accumulation of glycogen, causing “tying up”.

Laminitis

Laminitis is inflammation and damage of the tissue between the hoof and the underlying coffin bone.

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s Disease, affects hormone production pathways in the brain.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a disorder associated with inappropriate blood insulin levels and increased fat deposition.