All Equine Diseases

Welcome to the immersive journey into the world of equine diseases, where we explore the intricate facets of pattern recognition, detailed symptomatology, comprehensive descriptions, effective treatment modalities, and proactive prevention measures.

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Canker in horses is a chronic infection of the hoof characterized by the overgrowth of abnormal tissue in the frog and sole, often with a foul odor.
Diseases

Canker in Horses

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

Canker is a chronic infection of the hoof characterized by the overgrowth of abnormal tissue in the frog and sole, often with a foul odor.
Oral & Dental

Equine malocclusion in Horses

Equine malocclusion in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Malocclusion in horses is a faulty alignment between

Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease that affects the nervous system and causes encephalitis, the inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Viral & Infectious

Rabies in Horses

Equine Rabies This disease is fatal and reportable, it cannot be cured or adequately treated and is expected to result

Blue-green algae toxicity in horses manifests through symptoms like gastrointestinal distress, neurological issues, and liver damage due to ingestion of cyanotoxins from contaminated water sources.
Poisoning

Blue-green Algae Toxicity in Horses

Blue-green Algae Toxicity This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) is a highly contagious viral infection causing respiratory disease, neurological disorders and even abortions
Viral & Infectious

Equine Herpesvirus

Equine Herpesvirus This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) is a

Aortic root disease in horses refers to structural abnormalities or conditions affecting the aortic root, potentially leading to cardiovascular complications
Cardiovascular

Aortic Root Disease in Horses

Aortic Root Disease This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Aortic root disease in horses

Aspergillosis in horses is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species, often affecting the respiratory system and leading to symptoms like nasal discharge and difficulty breathing.
Respiratory

Aspergillosis in Horses

Aspergillosis in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Aspergillosis in horses is a fungal infection caused by

Folliculitis in horses is an inflammation of the hair follicles typically caused by bacterial infection, resulting in small, pus-filled bumps on the skin.
Skin and Coat

Folliculitis in Horses

Folliculitis in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Folliculitis in horses is a common skin condition characterized by

Corneal Ulceration in horses is a painful condition where the cornea's surface is damaged, leading to potential vision loss if untreated.
Ears and Eyes

Corneal Ulceration

Corneal Ulceration Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Ulceration of the equine eye typically involves the loss of the

Tendonitis in horses is the inflammation of a tendon, often caused by overuse or injury, leading to pain and reduced mobility.
Bone / Joint Disease

Tendonitis

Tendonitis Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon. It can be acute or

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Reproductive

Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)

Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) is a sexually transmitted

A pedal bone fracture is a break in the bone within the hoof, often causing severe lameness and requiring prompt veterinary attention.
Bone / Joint Disease

Pedal Bone Fracture in Horses

Pedal bone fracture in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Fracture of the distal phalanx is a fairly

Osteoarthritis in horses is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Bone / Joint Disease

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the horse and

Fistulous withers in horses is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the withers, often resulting in abscesses and draining tracts.
Bone / Joint Disease

Fistulous Withers

Fistulous Withers Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Fistulous withers is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by

Fibrotic myopathy in horses is a condition where muscle fibers become stiff and fibrous, leading to lameness and reduced mobility.
Muscular

Fibrotic Myopathy

Fibrotic Myopathy Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease Fibrotic myopathy is a mechanical lameness of the hind limb

Equine influenza in horses is a highly contagious respiratory virus causing fever, coughing, and nasal discharge.
Respiratory

Equine Influenza

Equine Influenza This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Equine Influenza is a highly contagious

A Horses visible breath. The common cold in horses is a respiratory infection caused by viruses, leading to symptoms like nasal discharge, coughing, and mild fever.
Diseases

Common Cold in Horses

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

The common cold in horses is a respiratory infection caused by viruses, leading to symptoms like nasal discharge, coughing, and mild fever.

Poll Evil is a condition in horses causing painful swelling and infection of the poll area, typically from trauma or bacteria.
Bone / Joint Disease

Poll Evil

Poll Evil This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Poll evil is a condition that

Corneal Stromal Abscess in horses is a painful eye infection causing an abscess within the cornea, often requiring treatment.
Ears and Eyes

Corneal Stromal Abcess

Corneal Stromal Abcess Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment A corneal abscess occurs when bacteria or fungus along with

Cribbing is a stereotypic behavior observed in horses, characterized by repetitive biting or grasping of objects, often leading to the displacement of air into the upper esophagus, typically associated with stress, boredom, or gastrointestinal discomfort
Behavioural Issues

Cribbing in Horses

Cribbing Seek veterinary or behaviourist advice if you suspect this disorder. Cribbing is a common behavioural disorder observed in horses,

Laminitis in horses is a painful inflammatory condition of the hoof tissues, often leading to lameness and severe complications.
Hoof Diseases

Laminitis in Horses

Laminitis in Horses This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Laminitis is an inflammation of

Lavender Foal Syndrome in horses is a genetic disorder characterized by neurological symptoms such as ataxia, seizures, and behavioral abnormalities, often resulting in early death
Congenial (Genetic)

Lavender Foal Syndrome

Lavender Foal Syndrome This disease is fatal, and cannot be cured or adequately treated and is expected to result in

Step mouth in horses is a dental condition where uneven wear causes one or more teeth to develop a step-like appearance, affecting chewing efficiency and comfort.
Diseases

Step Mouth in Horses

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

Step mouth is a dental condition where uneven wear causes one or more teeth to develop a step-like appearance, affecting chewing efficiency and comfort.

Equine motor neurone disease is a progressive neurological disorder in horses causing muscle weakness, weight loss, and trembling.
Diseases

Equine Motor Neurone Disease

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

Equine motor neurone disease is a progressive neurological disorder in horses causing muscle weakness, weight loss, and trembling.

Strongyloides in horses is a parasitic infection causing diarrhea, weight loss, and weakness, particularly in foals.
Parasites & Insects

Strongyloides

Strongyloides Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine strongylosis, a common disease among grazing horses, is caused by

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a multifactorial disorder in horses characterized by obesity, insulin dysregulation, and predisposition to laminitis, requiring careful management of diet and exercise to mitigate associated health risks.
Metabolic and Endocrine

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is an endocrine disorder,

Osteochondrosis in horses is a developmental orthopedic disease where abnormal cartilage and bone formation leads to joint pain and lameness.
Bone / Joint Disease

Osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Osteochondrosis is a prevalent developmental orthopedic disease mostly found in growing horses.

Cryptosporidiosis in horses is a parasitic infection causing diarrhea, dehydration, and weight loss, especially in foals.
Parasites & Insects

Cryptosporidiosis

Cryptosporidiosis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Cryptosporidiosis in horses is a parasitic infection

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in horses is an autoimmune disease causing widespread inflammation affecting skin, joints, and organs.
Immune System

Systematic Lupus Erthematosus (SLE)

Systematic Lupus Erthematosus (SLE) Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Equine systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a polysystemic auto-immune

Ascarids in horses are intestinal roundworms that cause poor growth, colic, and respiratory issues, particularly in young horses.
Parasites & Insects

Ascarids

Ascarids Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine ascarids, also known as large roundworms, are a type of

Borna disease in horses is a viral infection affecting the central nervous system, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.
Neurological

Borna Disease

Borna Disease This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Borna Disease, caused by the Borna

Sarcocystis myositis in horses is a parasitic infection causing muscle inflammation, stiffness, and weakness.
Muscular

Sarcocystis Myositis

Sarcocystis Myositis Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Sarcocystis myositis is a disease in horses caused by the

Tenosynovitis in horses is the inflammation of a tendon and its surrounding sheath, causing pain, swelling, and reduced movement.
Bone / Joint Disease

Tenosynovitisis

Tenosynovitis Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Tenosynovitis refers to inflammation of the synovial membrane and the fibrous layer

Endoparasites are internal parasites, such as roundworms and tapeworms, causing digestive issues, weight loss, and poor overall health.
Parasites & Insects

Endoparasites

Endoparasites Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Endoparasites are any type of parasite that lives inside the horse.

Shear mouth in horses is a dental condition where the teeth develop uneven wear patterns, leading to difficulties in chewing and weight loss.
Oral & Dental

Shear Mouth

Shear Mouth Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Shear mouth is a dental problem commonly seen in horses,

Esophageal obstruction (choke) in horses occurs when food or objects block the esophagus, causing difficulty swallowing and distress.
Diseases

Esophageal Obstruction (Choke) in Horses

This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.

Esophageal obstruction (choke) in horses occurs when food or objects block the esophagus, causing difficulty swallowing and distress.

A muscle abscess in horses is a localized infection within the muscle tissue, typically resulting in swelling, pain, and heat at the site of the abscess.
Muscular

Muscle Abscess in Horses

Muscle Abscess in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus equi, and Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis are

White line disease in horses is a fungal or bacterial infection that affects the inner layer of the hoof, causing separation between the hoof wall and the underlying structures
Hoof Diseases

White Line Disease

White Line Disease Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. White Line Disease is caused by the invasion of fungi

A pedal bone cyst is a fluid-filled cavity within the pedal bone of the hoof that can cause lameness.
Hoof Diseases

Pedal Bone Cyst in Horses

Pedal bone cyst in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. The cysts are commonly first diagnosed in young
Oral & Dental

EOTRH Syndrome in Horses

EOTRH Syndrome in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis, also known

Entrapment Colic Gas Colic Impaction Colic Sand Colic Spasmodic Colic Strangulation Colic
Diseases

Equine Colic

This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.

Equine colic refers to abdominal pain in horses, it is a common and potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt treatment.

Bronchitis in horses is a respiratory condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to coughing, nasal discharge, and potentially impaired breathing
Respiratory

Equine Bronchitis

Equine Bronchitis Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine bronchitis, also known as inflammatory airway disease, is a

Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection causing muscle stiffness and spasms, potentially fatal to horses.
Viral & Infectious

Tetanus (Lockjaw) in Horses

Tetanus (Lockjaw) in Horses This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Tetanus, commonly referred to

Coronary sinus quittor in horses is a chronic infection of the collateral cartilages of the hoof, often resulting in abscesses and lameness.
Diseases

Quittor in Horses (Coronary Band Infection)

Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment.

Coronary sinus quittor in horses is a chronic infection of the collateral cartilages of the hoof, often resulting in abscesses and lameness.

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) in horses is a rare congenital heart defect consisting of four abnormalities that affect blood flow and oxygenation.
Cardiovascular

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Lordosis (Swayback) in horses is a condition where the spine curves excessively downward, causing discomfort and affecting performance.
Muscular

Lordosis in Horses (Swayback)

Lordosis in Horses (Swayback) Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Lordosis, commonly known as swayback, is a spinal

Equine lymphoma is a cancerous condition affecting horses' lymphatic system, often presenting as enlarged lymph nodes and varied clinical signs.
Cancer / Tumors

Equine Lymphoma in Horses

This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.

Equine lymphoma is a cancer affecting the lymphatic system in horses, often marked by enlarged lymph nodes and diverse symptoms.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus in horses is a congenital heart defect causing abnormal blood flow due to a fetal vessel failing to close.
Cardiovascular

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Allergy in horses refers to an exaggerated immune response to certain substances, leading to symptoms such as itching, hives, and respiratory distress
Immune System

Allergies in Horses

Equine Allergy Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment An allergy is an exaggerated response from the immune system to

African trypanosomiasis in horses is a vector-borne disease causing fever, anemia, swelling, and neurological symptoms.
Parasites & Insects

African Trypanosomiasis

African Trypanosomiasis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. African Trypanosomiasis, also known as “African

Capped elbow in horses is a swelling at the elbow point, usually caused by trauma or repeated pressure.
Bone / Joint Disease

Capped Elbow

Capped Elbow Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Capped elbow (olecranoid bursitis) is acquired and associated with a

Heat stroke in horses is a severe condition caused by overheating, leading to high body temperature, rapid breathing, and potential collapse.
Temperature/Weather Related Illness

Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Heat stroke in horses is a

Clostridial Myositis in horses is a rapidly progressing bacterial infection causing severe muscle inflammation and tissue death.
Muscular

Clostridial Myositis

Clostridial Myositis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Clostridial myositis is a rare but

Navicular bone fracture involves a break in the small, boat-shaped bone in the hoof, leading to significant lameness and needs treatment.
Bone / Joint Disease

Navicular Bone Fracture in Horses

Navicular bone fracture in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Navicular bone fractures can be classified into one

Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune skin disease in horses causing blistering, crusting, and hair loss, primarily on the face, limbs, and body.
Diseases

Pemphigus Foliaceus in Horses

Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment.

Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune skin disease in horses causing blistering, crusting, and hair loss, primarily on the face, limbs, and body.

Synovitis in horses is the inflammation of the synovial membrane within joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and decreased mobility.
Bone / Joint Disease

Synovitis

Synovitis Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membranes, these are very important

Poisoning in horses is caused by ingesting toxic substances, leading to symptoms like colic, neurological issues, and potentially death.
Diseases

Poisoning in Horses

Poisoning This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Poisoning can be caused by the ingestion

Heat exhaustion in horses is caused by excessive heat, leading to dehydration, weakness, and elevated heart rate.
Temperature/Weather Related Illness

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Exhaustion Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Heat exhaustion in horses is a milder form of heat-related

Tapeworms in horses are parasitic infections causing digestive issues, weight loss, and potentially colic.
Intestinal

Tapeworms

Tapeworms Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. The tapeworm can cause severe damage to the horse’s intestinal tract.

Tooth decay in horses is a dental condition causing cavities and infection, leading to pain, difficulty eating, and potential weight loss.
Oral & Dental

Tooth Decay

Tooth Decay Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is a

Sheared Heels in horses is a hoof condition where uneven heel height causes pain and lameness due to uneven weight distribution.
Hoof Diseases

Sheared Heels

Sheared Heels Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Sheared heels can be defined as a hoof capsule distortion resulting

Fleas in horses cause itching, discomfort, and potential skin infections, requiring prompt treatment and management to alleviate symptoms and prevent infestation.
Parasites & Insects

Fleas in Horses

Fleas in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. While they are more commonly associated with dogs and cats,

Wave Mouth in horses is a dental condition where uneven wear creates a wavelike pattern on the molars, causing chewing difficulties.
Oral & Dental

Wave Mouth

Wave Mouth Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Wave mouth is a dental condition commonly seen in horses,

Heel Bulb Laceration in horses is a deep cut in the heel area, often requiring prompt veterinary care to prevent infection.
Hoof Diseases

Heel Bulb Laceration

Heel Bulb Laceration Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Lacerations of traumatic origin that occur in the heel bulb

Kissing spines in horses refers to a condition where the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae in the horse's back come into contact or "kiss," leading to pain and discomfort
Bone / Joint Disease

Kissing Spines in Horses

Kissing Spines Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Kissing spines is a skeletal abnormality which describes a condition

Bone spavin in horses is a degenerative joint disease in the hock, resulting in bony growths that cause lameness and discomfort.
Bone / Joint Disease

Bone Spavin

Bone Spavin Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Bone spavin is osteoarthritis, or the final phase of degenerative

Hoof cracks (sand/grass/horizontal cracks) result from trauma, the enviroment, poor hoof care, injuries, or nutritional deficiencies.
Hoof Diseases

Hoof Cracks in Horses

Hoof Cracks: Sandcracks, grasscracks and horizontal cracks Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. These cracks originate from the coronary

Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy in horses is a neurological disorder causing spinal cord degeneration, leading to ataxia and weakness.
Neurological

Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy

Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM) is a hereditary neurological disorder

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) in horses is a congenital heart defect with a septal hole causing abnormal blood flow.
Cardiovascular

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart condition

Heart valve dysplasia in horses is a congenital defect causing improper valve formation, leading to impaired blood flow and heart failure.
Cardiovascular

Heart Valve Dysplasia

Heart Valve Dysplasia Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Heart valve dysplasia is a congenital heart condition in

Pinworms in horses are intestinal parasites that cause itching and irritation around the anus, often leading to tail rubbing and hair loss.
Parasites & Insects

Pinworms in Horses

Pinworms in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine pinworms, also known as Oxyuris equi, are a

Anhidrosis in horses is a condition where they lose the ability to sweat, leading to overheating and potential heatstroke, especially in hot and humid conditions.
Skin and Coat

Anhidrosis in Horses

Anhidrosis in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Anhidrosis in horses, also known as “dry coat syndrome”

Epizootic lymphangitis is a contagious fungal disease in horses characterized by nodules and abscesses on the skin and lymphatic vessels, often leading to chronic and debilitating infections.
Skin and Coat

Epizootic Lymphangitis in Horses

Epizootic Lymphangitis in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Epizootic Lymphangitis is a contagious and chronic mycosis

Potomac Horse Fever is a bacterial disease in horses causing fever, diarrhea, and laminitis, transmitted by ingesting infected insects or snails.
Diseases

Potomac Horse Fever

This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.

Potomac Horse Fever is a bacterial disease in horses causing fever, diarrhea, and laminitis, transmitted by ingesting infected insects or snails.

hoof keratoma tumor growths sick disease
Cancer / Tumors

Equine Keratoma (Hoof Tumor)

Equine Keratoma (Hoof Tumor) Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. A keratoma is a rare benign tumour of the

Fungal keratopathy in horses is a condition characterized by fungal infection of the cornea, leading to inflammation, ulceration, and potentially severe ocular discomfort
Ears and Eyes

Fungal Keratopathy in Horses

Equine Fungal Keratopathy Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Fungal keratitis is an infection of the clear outer surface

Colitis-X is a severe, often fatal gastrointestinal disease in horses characterized by sudden onset of colitis and rapid deterioration, with an unknown exact cause.
Diseases

Colitis-X in Horses

This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.

Colitis-X is a severe, often fatal gastrointestinal disease in horses characterized by sudden onset of colitis and rapid deterioration, with an unknown exact cause.

Fractures in horses are breaks in bones often caused by trauma, leading to pain, lameness, and requiring immediate veterinary care.
Bone / Joint Disease

Fractures in horses

Fractures in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Fractures in horses refer to breaks or cracks in

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis is a neurological disease caused by protozoan parasites, leading to ataxia, muscle atrophy, and weakness.
Neurological

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is

Rain Rot, also known as Dermatophilosis or Rain Scald is a bacterial skin infection, usually caused by wet and muddy enviroments.
Skin and Coat

Rain Rot in Horses

Rain Rot Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Rain Rot, also known as Dermatophilosis or Rain Scald is a

Equine lymphoma is a cancerous condition affecting horses' lymphatic system, often presenting as enlarged lymph nodes and varied clinical signs.
Cancer / Tumors

Equine Melanoma

Equine Melanoma Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Melanomas are cancerous growths most commonly associated with mature grey

Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Streptococcus equi, characterized by fever, nasal discharge, and abscesses in the lymph nodes of the head and neck.
Respiratory

Strangles in Horses

Strangles in Horses This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Strangles, caused by the Streptococcus

Nail Prick in horses occurs when a nail accidentally penetrates the hoof's sensitive structures, often causing pain and infection.
Hoof Diseases

Nail Prick

Nail Prick Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Nail prick is the term used when the nail of the

equine sinusitis horse chronic acute
Respiratory

Acute and Chronic Equine Sinusitis

Chronic and acute Equine Sinusitis Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Sinusitis refers to inflammation or infection of

Addison's disease in horses is a rare endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands fail to produce enough cortisol and aldosterone, resulting in lethargy, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalances.
Immune System

Addison Disease

Addison Disease This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Addison’s disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism,

Ringworm in horses is a contagious fungal infection causing circular, hairless patches on the skin, often accompanied by itching and inflammation.
Skin and Coat

Ringworm in Horses

Ringworm in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection, which can not

Bursitis in horses is the inflammation of a bursa, typically causing pain, swelling, and lameness in the affected joint.
Bone / Joint Disease

Bursitis in Horses

Bursitis in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Bursitis is extremely common in horses. It is inflammation

Dwarfism in horses is a genetic disorder characterized by stunted growth, disproportionate body proportions, and various skeletal abnormalities.
Bone / Joint Disease

Dwarfism in Horses

Equine Dwarfism Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Dwarfism is defined as the “underdevelopment of the body characterised

Equine Asthma (Heaves / COPD) in horses, also known as equine asthma syndrome, is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
Diseases

Equine Asthma (Heaves / COPD)

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

Asthma in horses, also known as equine asthma syndrome, is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation, coughing, and difficulty breathing.

Thrush in horses is a fungal infection affecting the hooves, characterized by a foul-smelling discharge, blackened tissue, and potential lameness.
Hoof Diseases

Thrush in Horses

Equine Thrush Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Thrush is a common bacterial infection of a hoof’s frog. The

A bruised sole in horses is a condition where the horse's sole (the bottom part of the hoof) becomes tender and painful due to trauma or injury, often resulting in inflammation and discomfort.
Diseases

Bruised Sole in Horses

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

A bruised sole in horses is a condition where the horse’s sole becomes tender and painful due to trauma or injury, often resulting in inflammation and discomfort.

Rheumatoid Arthritis in horses is an autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation, pain, and progressive lameness.
Bone / Joint Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease affecting the joint capsule. This

Alopecia in horses is a condition characterized by hair loss, which can result from various causes such as parasitic infections, nutritional deficiencies, or autoimmune disorders.
Skin and Coat

Alopecia in Horses

Alopecia in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Alopecia in horses refers to the partial or complete

Traumatic arthritis in horses is joint inflammation caused by physical injury, leading to pain, swelling, and reduced mobility.
Bone / Joint Disease

Traumatic Arthritis

Traumatic Arthritis Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Traumatic arthritis (TA) which is caused by excessive/abnormal use or from

Hooks in horses are sharp points or edges that develop on the molars due to uneven wear, which can cause pain and difficulty in chewing.
Oral & Dental

Hooks in Horses

Hooks in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Rostral and caudal hooks are dental abnormalities that can

Equine sarcoids are common skin tumors in horses caused by the bovine papillomavirus, often presenting as locally invasive growths.
Cancer / Tumors

Equine Sarcoids

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

Equine sarcoids are common skin tumors in horses caused by the bovine papillomavirus, often presenting as locally invasive growths.

West Nile Virus in horses is a mosquito-borne disease causing neurological symptoms such as fever, ataxia, and muscle weakness.
Parasites & Insects

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. West Nile Virus is a

Laryngeal Paralysis means that the muscles controlling the larynx don't work properly, leading to impaired breathing and exercise intolerance
Respiratory

Laryngeal Paralysis in Horses

Laryngeal Paralysis Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine laryngeal paralysis is a disorder that affects the larynx

Contracted heels in horses are a condition where the hooves' heels are abnormally narrow, causing pain and lameness.
Hoof Diseases

Contracted Heels in Horses

Contracted Heels in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Contracted heels are characterized by a narrowing of the

Salmonellosis in horses is a bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea, fever, and dehydration, requiring prompt treatment.
Intestinal

Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Salmonellosis is a disease associated with the

Ligament strain in horses is an injury characterized by overstretched or torn ligaments, often resulting in pain, swelling, and lameness.
Tendon and Ligaments

Ligament Strain in Horses

Ligament Strain in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Ligament strains in horses are common injuries affecting

Endotoxemia in horses is a life-threatening condition caused by toxins in the blood, leading to severe inflammation and illness.
Intestinal

Endotoxemia

Endotoxemia This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. The presence of endotoxins in the blood

Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in horses is a muscle disorder triggered by exercise, leading to muscle stiffness, pain, and cramping.
Muscular

Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis is a

Septic Arthritis in horses is a severe joint infection causing pain, swelling, and lameness, often requiring prompt veterinary treatment.
Bone / Joint Disease

Septic Arthritis

Septic Arthritis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Septic arthritis is an acute form

Giardiasis in horses is a parasitic infection caused by Giardia, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, weight loss, and poor coat condition.
Parasites & Insects

Giardiasis in Horses

Giardiasis in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Giardiasis in horses is a parasitic infection caused by

Frostbite in horses is a condition resulting from prolonged exposure to extreme cold, causing tissue damage and potential necrosis, particularly in the extremities
Temperature/Weather Related Illness

Frostbite in Horses

Frostbite Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Frostbite in horses is a serious condition that occurs when the

Pedal osteitis in horses is an inflammatory condition of the pedal bone causing demineralization and lameness.
Hoof Diseases

Pedal Osteitis in Horses

Pedal Osteitis in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Sometimes referred to as inflamed pedal bone, pedal osteitis

Saddle sore is a painful condition caused by friction or pressure from the saddle, commonly affecting the horse's back.
Diseases

Saddle Sore in Horses

Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment.

Saddle sore is a painful condition caused by friction or pressure from the saddle, commonly affecting the horse’s back.

Splint exostoses in horses involve bony growths on the splint bones, often due to inflammation or injury, causing pain and lameness.
Bone / Joint Disease

Splint Exostoses

Splint Exostoses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment The most common abnormality is a lumpy splint bone due to

Fibrous osteodystrophy in horses is a bone disease caused by nutritional imbalances, leading to the replacement of bone with fibrous tissue.
Bone / Joint Disease

Fibrous Osteodystrophy

Fibrous Osteodystrophy Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. In the equine species, fibrous osteodystrophyis commonly caused by nutritional

Wobbler disease in horses is a neurological condition causing spinal cord compression in the neck, leading to incoordination and weakness.
Neurological

Wobbler Disease in Horses

Wobbler Disease in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Wobbler syndrome is the common term for cervical

Cryptococcosis in horses is a fungal infection that affects the respiratory system and can spread to the central nervous system.
Respiratory

Cryptococcosis

Cryptococcosis This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by

Atypical Myopathy in horses is a severe, often fatal muscle disorder caused by ingesting toxins from certain trees.
Muscular

Atypical Myopathy

Atypical Myopathy This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Atypical myopathy (“Sycamore poisoning”) is a

Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID) in horses is a hormonal disorder causing excessive hair growth, weight loss, and laminitis.
Metabolic and Endocrine

Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID)

Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as

Equine coronavirus is a contagious viral infection affecting horses, characterized by fever, lethargy, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea.
Intestinal

Equine Coronavirus

Equine Coronavirus Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine Coronavirus (ECoV) is a viral infection in horses caused

Squamous cell carcinoma in horses is a malignant skin tumor often affecting unpigmented areas, leading to growths and potential metastasis.
Cancer / Tumors

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is

angular limb deformity horse foal pony poor condition
Bone / Joint Disease

Equine Angular Limb Deformity

In the world of equine health, few conditions are as perplexing and potentially debilitating as angular limb deformity (ALD). In this article, we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of ALD, shedding light on its causes, manifestations, and the crucial steps towards effective management and treatment.

African horse sickness is a severe, viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever, respiratory distress, and swelling in horses, often leading to high mortality.
Parasites & Insects

African Horse Sickness

African Horse Sickness This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. African Horse Sickness (AHS) is

Corns in horses' hooves are painful bruises or calluses that form between the sole and the wall of the hoof, often resulting from pressure or trauma, particularly on hard or uneven surfaces.
Hoof Diseases

Corns in Horses

Corns Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. A corn is a bruise that forms between the sensitive and

A hoof abscess in horses is a localized accumulation of pus within the hoof capsule, often causing severe lameness and tenderness.
Hoof Diseases

Hoof Abcess in Horses

Hoof Abcess in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. A hoof abscess describes a painful build-up of purulent

Mud fever, or pastern dermatitis, is a skin condition in horses marked by inflammation and scabbing on the lower limbs, often exacerbated by wet or muddy environments
Skin and Coat

Mud Fever (Pastern dermatitis)

Mud Fever (Pastern dermatitis) Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Mud Fever is often caused by bacteria in wet

Anaplasma rhabdomyolysis is a muscle disease in horses caused by Anaplasma bacteria, leading to muscle damage, stiffness, and weakness, often requiring veterinary intervention.
Diseases

Anaplasma Rhabdomyolysis in Horses

Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.

Anaplasma rhabdomyolysis is a muscle disease in horses caused by Anaplasma bacteria, leading to muscle damage, stiffness, and weakness, often requiring veterinary intervention.

Subchondral bone cysts in horses are fluid-filled cavities in the bone beneath the cartilage, leading to joint pain and lameness.
Bone / Joint Disease

Subchondral Bone Cysts (SBC)

Subchondral Bone Cysts (SBC) Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment A cyst is a fluid filled structure, and subchondral

Ectoparasites in horses are external parasites, such as mites and ticks, causing skin irritation, itching, and potential infections.
Parasites & Insects

Ectoparasites

Ectoparasites Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. An ectoparasite is a parasite that lives on the skin surface

Bog spavin in horses is swelling in the tarsocrural joint, leading to lameness, usually due to inflammation or injury.
Bone / Joint Disease

Bog Spavin

Bog Spavin Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Bog spavin in horses refers to inflammation of the synovial

Diabetes in horses is a metabolic disorder causing high blood sugar, increased thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss.
Immune System

Diabetes

Diabetes Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment Diabetes mellitus can have more than one cause. Type 1 results from

Abortion in horses is the premature termination of pregnancy, often caused by infections, hormonal imbalances, or stress.
Reproductive

Abortion in Horses

Abortion in Horses Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Equine Abortion is the loss of a pregnancy before

Locking Stifles is a condition where a horse's patella temporarily locks, causing hind leg stiffness and movement difficulty.
Bone / Joint Disease

Locking Stifles

Locking Stifles Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. The patella (knee cap) is a mobile structure that glides

Epiphysitis in horses is an inflammation of the growth plates in young horses, often due to rapid growth or nutritional imbalances.
Bone / Joint Disease

Epiphysitis

Epiphysitis Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Epiphysitis, also known as physitis, is a generalized bone disease of