ASD is a congenital syndrome of ocular anomalies which commonly affects Rocky Mountain Horses. Dr. Victoria Jones, DVM provides information on the condition.
A service set up by the Equine Division of Liverpool University's Veterinary Faculty to give veterinary surgeons access to expert interpretation of test results and advice on all aspects of parasite control.
Provides information on the clinical signs of this contagious and eruptive disease, caused by the fungus Histoplasma farciminosum, which affects horses and mules.
Information on recent occurrences of this virus disease in Europe, its history and spread, epidemiology, post-mortem appearances and the UK legislation that covers it.
Information on this disease, safety precautions needed, the animals affected, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances, testing of imports and eradication in Great Britain.
Tracks the story of Comet, a victim of EPM. Gives a timeline for others to compare their scenario for the best fight against Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis.
A source of scientifically-based information about equine colic, its causes, prevention and treatment, for use by both horse owners and veterinary surgeons.
This condition is caused by erosion of the horse’s stomach lining due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced there. Provides information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment. [PDF]
Describes this distressing condition and provides information on research findings, the evaluation of current treatments and the need to continue to look for new and better remedies.
Online discussion group dedicated to gathering and sharing information concerning Cervical Vertebral Malformation in horses, which results in spinal cord compression that causes ataxia and other neurological deficits. Requires users to join (which is free.)
Personal account of owning a pony with headshaking. This illness is little understood by owners and vets alike. Includes a list of the management methods tried and their success.
Provides information on lameness and articles on hoof cracking, fetlock problems and horses’ legs. Also offers an Ebook to purchase entitled “A Guide To Equine Lameness”
Email discussion group, concerning the epidemic of HYPP in the Quarter horse, Appaloosa and Paint horse world. Discussions on other genetic disorders welcome. Information on how to join; and public message archives.
Personal page on correcting leg and hoof problems in dwarf miniature horses that can also be helpful to larger breeds. Provides a number of photographs and stresses the importance of proper trimming in foal hooves. Includes a forum.
This disease causes blisters and ulcers. Information on its clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, economic impact and the reporting requirement.
