Laryngeal Hemiplegia

Learn about the condition known as Laryngeal Hemiplegia or roaring, a common upper respiratory disorder and why surgery is usually necessary to correct the problem.

Leg Mange

 Learn about the causes leg mange and why eliminating the Chorioptes mites is the best method of prevention along with thoroughly cleansing and disinfecting all horse-occupied areas while treating the mange.

Lice

Learn about the two kinds of lice that affect horses and the health consequences if the lice are not treated either with systemic medications or pour-on treatments.

Locking of Stifle

Learn about locking of the stifle in horses and why a simple surgery known as medial patellar desmotomy is recommended for horses with recurring problems with a locking stifle.

Lyme Disease

Learn about tick-borne Lyme disease, the common symptoms and why a veterinarian should be called immediately to diagnose the disease and begin treatment to prevent severe complications.

Malocclussion

Learn about the conditions known as Malocclusions in the horse's mouth and why they need to be corrected in the young horse to insure proper chewing of feed and prevent malnutrition.

Mastitis

Learn about Mastitis in mares, the different causes, and why the foal will need to be fed by hand during treatment to relieve the condition.

Melanoma

Learn about Melanomas in horses and why laser surgery for removal is seen by veterinarians as the best option in treating these skin cancers.

Mosquito Bites

Learn about the health threats a horse faces as the result of mosquito bites, how you can control the mosquito population and how to treat mosquito bites on your horse.

Musculoskeletal System