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Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD) is a progressive condition that affects the suspensory ligament in horses. It can cause changes in leg conformation and lead to lameness. The exact cause of DSLD is unknown, but it is believed to have both genetic and environmental factors. Diagnosis can be done through physical examination, palpation, and ultrasound. Treatment focuses on managing pain and discomfort, and various medications and supportive measures can be used. Research is ongoing to identify environmental risk factors and develop recommendations for high-risk horses. While there is no cure for DSLD, treatments such as special shoeing, laser therapy, and acupuncture can help manage the pain. Exercise can also be beneficial, as long as it is not too strenuous or in deep footing. Genetic testing and selective breeding can help prevent future cases of DSLD. Ongoing research aims to better understand the disease and develop more effective treatments. [Extracted from the article]

The Equus article provides expert advice on various topics related to horse health and care. One section discusses the diagnosis and treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), a neurological disease. The article explains that diagnosing EPM can be challenging, and various tests are performed to confirm the disease. The article also addresses the question of whether treatment should be started without confirming the diagnosis, and it suggests that this approach can be cost-effective if the horse does have EPM. Another section discusses wry nose, a congenital deformity of the horse's nose. The article explains the causes and symptoms of wry nose and discusses treatment options, including surgery. The final section explains the difference between inbreeding and line breeding in horses. It clarifies that inbreeding is generally avoided due to the risk of genetic problems, while line breeding is a specific form of inbreeding used to concentrate the genetics of a particular ancestor. The article emphasizes the importance of careful breeding decisions to prevent inbreeding depression and preserve genetic diversity. [Extracted from the article]

If a horse has influenza [a viral disease], respiratory rhinopneumonitis [also viral] or strangles [bacterial], those organisms are highly contagious [they can go from horse to horse], but bacterial pneumonia generally does not", Dr. Heidmann explains. Nebulized and inhaled steroids [which deliver medication directly into the lungs] are a lot safer for the whole horse than systemic steroids in general when associated with travel, but they are also not risk-free", Dr. Heidmann says. Not every horse with pneumonia will get a fever, but the ones with a fever are the ones you want to diagnose, and if there is illness, begin treatment right away", Dr. Heidmann says. Shipping fever is a bacterial pneumonia, says Dr. Peter Heid-mann, DVM, MPH, DACVIM, of Montana Equine Medical and Surgical Center and Palm Beach Equine Clinic in Florida. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various topics related to horses and horse care. It mentions the success of a horse named Keira in the show ring and offers encouragement to the owner. The article also highlights the induction of individuals and horses into the NRHA Hall of Fame. Additionally, it provides updated guidelines for internal parasite control in horses, emphasizing the importance of fecal egg count reduction tests and targeted deworming. The article concludes with information about upcoming events and a film festival dedicated to horses. [Extracted from the article]

Nonetheless, EPM remains a major horse health concern and questions persist - among owners and researchers alike - about the nature of the disease, the horses most likely to be affected and the best way to help them recover. EPM AT A GLANCE Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a neurological disease caused by Sarcocystis neurona or Neospora hughesi. Prognosis: Although many EPM horses fully recover, some horses retain neurological deficits even after treatment. When an EPM horse undergoes treatment, Colmer explains, the hope is typically to improve the horse's condition by one grade on a scale of 0 to 5 in terms of incoordination. [Extracted from the article]

Q: I've and owned I have horses noticed for that decades when the air is stagnant in the fall, horses seem to be at a higher risk of gas colic. My disease. horse It was was diagnosed a shock to with me because liver I had heard this was rare in horses, plus I've never come across it in 20-plus years working with many different horses. David Frisbie DVM, PhD Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado DISEASE Q: Do frequent hoof abscesses indicate liver disease?. [Extracted from the article]

Change gloves and wash your hands before moving from horse to horse. Another option is to alternate turnout times - -bringing the quarantined horse in during the day and turning him out at night when the others are inside - -but this poses the risk that the healthy horses will come in contact with secretions from the ill horse. If a separate barn is not available, place the isolated horse in a stall at the end of the aisle farthest from the door that gets the most traffic, and leave at least one stall empty between him and the other residents. [Extracted from the article]

So, while hay-based diets can meet the dietary needs of many horses, as veterinarians we need to remember that feeding horses requires finesse rather than a cookie-cutter approach. EquiManagement.com 60 EquiManagement Spring 2021 Diet-Related Disorders of Horses A look at the bountiful bu et of issues served with a suboptimal diet By Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc W hat comes to mind when you think of diet-related diseases in horses? All of these horses can su er conditions related to less-thanideal diets or diets that do not match the horse's lifestyle or genetic make-up. [Extracted from the article]

Do horses have superior night vision? Some of these horses are younger and are diagnosed with equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD)/equine degenerative myeloen-cephalopathy (EDM), whereas other horses are older and might have age-related cognitive decline. Age plays a role, too: Older horses take in less light than young horses do and have more trouble seeing even when their eyes are healthy. [Extracted from the article]

Features I was digging through a box of papers the other day and came across a report I'd writen in sixth grade: "EIA: Is Test and Slaughter the Answer?" Q: If Cog-gins testing has been so successful for controlling this disease, why do we still have to do the test? Q: Will piroplasmosis testing eventually be required for all domestic travel just like Coggins testing is?. [Extracted from the article]

They also regulate the volume of water in the body by producing urine that is either more concentrated than blood (deep yellow urine) or more dilute than blood (a clear urine that looks like water). More than 99 percent of the water filtered from blood by the kidneys is reabsorbed in the kidney tubules, allowing excretion of nitrogenous waste products at a 100-fold-or-greater concentration in urine as compared to blood. If urine concentration increases to a normal value, then it is likely that your horse has psychogenic polydipsia, which means he drinks excessive amounts of water. To regulate the volume of water in the body, they produce urine that is either more concentrated than blood (deep yellow urine) or more dilute than blood (a clear urine that looks like water). [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on horse's nasal discharge. Topics discussed include cause of horse's nasal discharge such as pneumonia and dust irritation; the impact of cold or allergy on respiratory tract of horses and the importance of calling veterinarian for an emergency visit to look out on type of mucous from nostrils of horse.

The article presents a case study of a horse suffering from minor cough. The animal's coughing worsened and it began to lose his appetite, and its body weight also decreased to a little more than seventy five pounds. The local veterinarian was called who listened to the lung sounds of the animal. The horse was treated by using steroids.

The author shares on how their imported Icelandic mare Gloria bears the extreme humidity and heat of Texas in September. He mentions that the mare was starting to rub uncontrollably and itch, and her shoulders and legs were covered with scabby bumps. He states that adding to their stress was that they need to euthanatize their Arabian mare Fine Touch because of advancing chronic heaves.

The article presents the development of precise methods of equine myopathy diagnosis by Stephanie Valberg of the Equine Neuromuscular Diagnostic Laboratory with a team of talented scientists. The work of Valberg has resulted to the development of management protocols which can keep affected horses active and healthy. One of the first milestones of Valberg came in 1992 when she distinguished polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM).

The article presents step by step instructions on how to facilitate faster wound healing of one's horse.

The article discusses the research in relation to the eye care of horses for healthy eyes and sharp vision including Corneal In Vivo Confocal Microscopy, Equine Eyeball and eyesight.

The article reports on equine welfare. Topics discussed include horsekeeping situations, welfare guidelines and legislation, and the psychological health of a horse. Also being discussed are pain relievers for the horses and their performance, and the potential for the horse to worsen the injury by continuing to use the injured limb.

The article offers information on shipping fever in horses. It states that shipping fever is caused in horses due to long hours of transportation. Topics discussed include a unique combination of physical and psychological stressors during transportation that weakens a horse's defenses, indicators of respiratory illness in horses, and diagnosis of the post-travel respiratory signs in horses.

The article discusses the proper maintenance of horse's feet for their health and soundness. It cites on the seven worst things an owner can do their horse's feet including neglected daily care, ignoring youngsters' feet and a mediocre farrier. The article also discusses the problems they might cause and take response for the gaffe.

The article presents information on the condition for no sweat in horse anhidrosis. Topics include the symptoms of anhidrosis, treatment of anhidrosis with the supplementation of electrolytes, and application for the cooling garment along with sponging for the prevention of anhidrosis. It offers information on the diagnosis of anhidrosis.

The article outlines the four simple guidelines to ensure that the horse's immunization schedule provides the highest level of protection for the longest time possible. These include adapting to the changes in location, lifestyle and social life, considering health status and activities when scheduling the vaccinations as a horse's overall health could affect their efficacy, and making sensible schedule and considering vaccination against insect-borne encephalitis diseases.

The article focuses on how horse owners can maintain the health of their horses and avoid the risk of white line diseases by administering regular farriery care and keeping the feet clean and dry. Topics include the possible impact of the disease to the hoof wall of the horse, the factors that can contribute to the development of white line disease, and the treatment options for white line disease.

The article outlines some factors to consider on how to deal with horses who crib. According to the research that horses who crib may be at higher risk for some types of colic and prolonged cribbing can wear down the upper incisors of horse and may lead to over development of particular neck muscles and cause other physical problems. It notes that pressures of cribbing can lead to osteoarthritis.

The article provides an answer to a question on the best strategy to prevent parasites in a Thoroughbred horse.

The article discusses the management of a nerve disorder called trigeminal-mediated headshaking in a horse, as well as its signs and symptoms, causes and diagnosis.

The article focuses on several aspects of analyzing skeletal remains of stallions which are of incredible value as they are not mere anonymous specimens but horses whose history, athletic accomplishments, pedigree and progeny people know. Topics discussed include ratio of pelvis, Femur, Neck, head, Arm and Croup of stallions; and pinpointing the cause of chronic inflammation and resultant changes to normal bone structure of horses.

The article offers the author's insights on how to understand blood titers in horses and their basic immunity. Topics include how the horse's immune systems work and their functions against foreign invaders causing disease such as bacteria and viruses, the efficacy of the titer tests to detect the exposure of horses to specific disease, and the vaccination to consider by horse owners.

The article offers information on several diseases which can be developed by horses such as arthritis, pituitary pars intermediate dysfunction (PPID), and Lameness which is common problem of older horses and often among the first signs of aging.

The article offers information on the problem of ringbone in horses. It states that ringbone is the term used for bony overgrowth around the pastern bones in the horses caused by some injury or inflammation. It mentions about high ringbone and low ringbone. It also mentions about how veterinarians and farriers can work together to deal with ringbone.

The article offers information on the problem of choking in horses. Topics discussed inlcude the high risk for developing a blockage of the esophagus in horse in winter, inserting a nasogastric tube in the horse, and malocclusions and other dental abnormalities in the horse. Also being suggested are the ways to prevent the problem of choking in horses.

The article discusses various types of sinus disease found in horses and their treatment.

The article focuses on headshaking syndrome in horses, treatment options, and new treatment for the condition. The most common sign of the condition is frequent, sometimes-violent shaking of the head in a vertical direction. Less common, signs include excessive snorting or striking at the nose and seeking shade in unusual ways.

The article focuses on equine influenza which is not the dangerous disease for horse as they recover from the viral reparatory infection with supportive care and mentions that virus easily spreads from contact with contaminated surfaces and airborne droplets. Topics discussed include how influenza virus can survive in water for several days, washing hands with soap after handling each horse in one's care.

The article reports on the management of degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis in horses.

The article offers information on rhinopneumonitis in horses as equivalent to the common cold in people. Rhinopneumonitis is a highly contagious respiratory infection spread by a virus with signs include nasal discharge, cough, lethargy and fever. There is no specific treatment for rhinopneumonitis, but most horses completely recover within a week or two with supportive care and rest, that might include drugs in lowering fever and antibiotics for secondary infections.