Conditions and Diseases

African Horse Sickness - Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/africequin/africequinfse.shtml

BioTendon - Revolutionary veterinary technique which stimulates the regeneration of injured equine tendons and ligaments.
www.biotendon.com

Colic Fact Sheet - Learn what colic is, what the symptoms are, what to do, and how to prevent it. From Equusite.com
www.equusite.com/articles/health/healthColicFacts.shtml

Contagious Equine Metritis - Information on this disease, its transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/equinmet/equinmetfse.shtml

Cushing's Disease - Details the symptoms and diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome in horses and describes various treatment and prevention options available.
www.recoveryeq.com/cushings_syndrome_pro.htm

Diagnosteq - 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.
www.diagnosteq.co.uk/

Disease Factsheet: African Horse Sickness - Information on this notifiable disease, its transmission, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the GB and EU legislation covering it.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/africanhorse/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) - Information on this venereally transmitted bacterial disease of horses, its spread, clinical signs, prevention and control.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/cem/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Dourine - Information on this high mortality disease of horses caused by Trypanosoma equiperdum and its clinical signs.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/dourine/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Epizootic Lymphangitis - Provides information on the clinical signs of this contagious and eruptive disease, caused by the fungus Histoplasma farciminosum, which affects horses and mules.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/epizooticlymphangitis/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Equine Infectious Anaemia - 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.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/eia/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Equine Viral Arteritis - Information on this disease and the UK legislation that covers it, how it spreads, the clinical signs, the diagnosis and the vaccine.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/eva/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Equine Viral Encephalomyelitis (EVE) - Information on this disease transmitted by mosquitoes or biting flies, its distribution and clinical signs.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/viralenceph/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Glanders and Farcy - Information on this disease, safety precautions needed, the animals affected, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances, testing of imports and eradication in Great Britain.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/glanders/index.htm

EPM Diary - 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.
www.jhwebworks.com/diana/comet.htm

EquiFluNet - Global surveillance network for equine influenza. Information on this viral disease, its diagnosis and vaccines, with a FAQ.
www.equiflunet.org.uk/

Equine Colic - A source of scientifically-based information about equine colic, its causes, prevention and treatment, for use by both horse owners and veterinary surgeons.
www.liv.ac.uk/equinecolic/

Equine Gastric Ulcers - Scott McClure, DVM, explains why some horses get ulcers, how they are diagnosed and treatment options available. From MyHorseMatters.com
www.xcodesign.com/aaep/displayArticles.cfm?ID=255

Equine Grass Sickness Fund - Charity in the UK raising funds specifically for research into grass sickness. Provides details of its activities, research and discussion forum.
www.grasssickness.org.uk/

Equine Head Shaking Syndrome - 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.
headshakingsyndrome.com/

Equine Infectious Anemia - Provides information on statutes and administrative regulations that deal with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA or swamp fever) in the US.
asci.uvm.edu/equine/law/eia/eia.htm

Equine Infectious Anemia - Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and diagnosis, and what horse owners can do to help control it.
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/equianem/equianemfse.shtml

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis - EPM is an infection of the central nervous system of horses. History, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here.
ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/drfenger/

Equine Wobbler Syndrome - 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.)
groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineWobblers/

EquiSearch: Illnesses & Injuries - Offers articles and tips on care and prevention.
equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/

Equusite.com - All equine health articles from stringhalt and navicular disease to dental exams and vaccination charts. Several links to horse health articles.
www.equusite.com/equ4/health.html

Headshaking - 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.
mywebpage.netscape.com/headshaking/index.html

Headshaking in Horses - A informative and site for owners of headshaking horses. Includes a discussion of the possible symptoms, causes and treatments.
www.jadwin.net/horse/

Horse Diseases - Learn about the anatomy, digestive system, hoof problems, bone fractures, and other disorders. Contains illustrations.
www.horse-diseases.com/

Horse Hoof and Foot Problems - 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”
www.horsehoofandfootproblems.com

HYPPbreeding - 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.
groups.yahoo.com/group/hyppbreeding/

Keep Equine Joints in Healthy Balance - Information on equine joint disease, how to prevent it and how to treat it.
www.luitpoldanimalhealth.com

Little Bit's Magic Shoes - 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.
www.littlemagicshoes.com/

Managing Grass Sickness Risk Factors - Provides advice on horse management to minimize the effect of equine grass sickness risk factors.
www.grasssickness.org.uk/advice/managing_gs_risk_factors.htm

Molar Extraction in Horses - Provides an introduction, indications, diagnosis, techniques, post-operative care, and complications. Includes photographs.
uk.geocities.com/molarextraction/

The National Sweet Itch Helpline - Veterinary scientists and entomologists present the symptoms and causes of this allergy. Includes management suggestions and FAQ.
www.sweet-itch.co.uk/

Profile for West Nile Virus - Provides a description of the disease, a rationale for government intervention, geographical distribution, risk to human health and a GB control strategy. [PDF]
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/vetsurveillance/profiles/sp-westnile.pdf

Tetanus Information Page - Equine - Information concerning the cause, signs, treatment, and control of equine tetanus. Presented by CSL-Equivac.
www.cyberhorse.net.au/csl/tetanus.htm

Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis - Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/venezuela/venezuelafse.shtml

Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses - This disease causes blisters and ulcers. Information on its clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, economic impact and the reporting requirement.
www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=169

West Nile Virus - DEFRA factsheet providing information on the history and spread of this disease, the animals it affects, human health risks, prevention and surveillance.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/westnilevirus/index.htm

West Nile Virus Guidelines for Horse Owners - Article describing transmission and symptoms of West Nile Virus in horses and providing recommendations for controlling mosquitoes and managing horses to avoid infection.
www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=1044