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Entrapment Colic Gas Colic Impaction Colic Sand Colic Spasmodic Colic Strangulation Colic
Intestinal

Equine Colic

Equine Colic This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. There are several types of Colics

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

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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

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

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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

Mud Fever (Pastern dermatitis)

Mud Fever (Pastern dermatitis) Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Mud Fever is often caused by bacteria in wet environments. It is a non-contagious skin disease. When the skin softens due to long exposure to wetness, in combination with mud that rubs against and damages it, bacteria can enter. This most often occurs on the lower legs, horses with feathering are more prone to it since the feathering doesn’t dry well and hold on to mud more. Another cause

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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 one or more of the paranasal sinuses, and it is the most commonly encountered disease of the paranasal sinuses. It is classified as either primary or secondary, and acute or chronic. Primary sinusitis is defined as an infection in the sinus, usually bacterial in origin, which results in a buildup of pus within the sinus. Primary sinusitis is typically the

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

Equine Colic

Equine Colic This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. There are several types of Colics with different causes: Entrapment Colic – caused by colonic motility dysfunction or an accumulation of gas Gas Colic – caused when a horse ingests forage that is high in sugar, causing excessive fermentation in the gut, creating a buildup of gas Impaction Colic – caused by an obstruction in the bowel due to dry, firm feed or foreign materials Sand