Diseases and Conditions
Compendium Articles
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Otitis Externa
Learn about the symptoms of Otitis Externa and the seriousness of this condition that can lead to deafness and neurological problems if the physical cause is not removed and the condition treated properly.
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Over-reaching
 Read about over-reaching as a timing problem and how it relates to the horse's conformation, degree of fitness, fatigue, age, or improper riding, and learn ways to correct this gait pattern that can lead to injury to the lower limbs of the horse.
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Parasites
Learn about the many parasites that affect horse health and what you can do to minimize the population of parasites and the effect they have on horse health by following 9 steps recognized by AAEP as being central to parasite control.
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Parturition
Learn about parturition also known as birthing or foaling, the preparations you should make prior to the event and what to do during the hours following parturition.
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Patent Urachus
Learn how an infection or birth defect can cause patent urachus in the newly born foal and how a veterinarian will choose either chemical cauterization or surgery to close that urachus and correct the condition.
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Pawing
Learn about the causes that lead to pawing actions by horses and how good horse management including diet and exercise can help prevent this destructive habit.
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Pedal Bone Fracture
Learn why pedal bone fractures in horses are serious and how to prevent chronic lameness with proper stall confinement and progressive exercise once healing of the fracture begins.
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Pedal Osteitis
Learn about the ways pedal osteitis is similar to navicular disease, chronic laminitis, and other limb diseases and conditions that affect horses and how to make sure the condition is accurately diagnosed and treated.
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Periodic Ophthalmia
Learn about the many causes of periodic Ophthalmia, also known as moon blindness and how blindness can be avoided by fast, aggressive, and consistent care of the horse's eyes.
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Periostitis
Read to learn the dangers of overworking young horses on a hard surface that  may lead to an inflammation of the periosteum, a tough covering of the cannon bone and the treatment necessary to prevent swelling, pain and lameness.