Bursitis in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Bursitis is extremely common in horses. It is inflammation within the bursa and can be classified as either true or acquired. The bursa is a sac that is filled
Fractures in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Fractures in horses refer to breaks or cracks in their bones, which can occur due to various causes such as trauma, overexertion, accidents, or underlying bone weakness. These fractures
Pedal Bone Fracture in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Fracture of the distal phalanx is a fairly common injury that occurs most commonly at high speed or less commonly from kicking a firm object. The fracture is caused by
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease affecting the joint capsule. This condition is often characterized by swelling and pain at the joint, particularly of the synovial membrane. The synovial
Navicular Bone Fracture in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Navicular bone fractures can be classified into one of four types.These are simple sagittal fractures, comminuted fractures, avulsion fracture of the navicular collateral sesamoidean ligament, and avulsion fractures of
Septic Arthritis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Septic arthritis is an acute form of osteoarthritis caused by a bacterial infection within the joint itself. This is extremely painful to the horse and can be equally
Poll Evil in Horses This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Poll evil is a condition that starts out as an inflammation of the bursa in the neck and progresses to a large abscess at the poll, on the
Locking Stifles in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. The patella (knee cap) is a mobile structure that glides over the joint surface during locomotion, but can also be locked in position by various ligaments and tendons.
Traumatic Arthritis in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Traumatic arthritis (TA) which is caused by excessive/abnormal use or from an acute injury. Any movement, irregular conformation or traumatic injury that affects the usage of the joint can
