Diseases and Conditions
Compendium Articles
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Weak Flexor Tendons
 Read about the causes of weak flexor tendons in foals and older horses and how attention to injuries, good nutrition, and proper hoof care, and sufficient exercise will help prevent an abnormal gait or lameness in the horse.
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Weaving
Learn about the stereotypic behavior known as weaving, how it may be prevented by plenty of exercise, changes to the horse's environment, and feeding your horse on a natural schedule of several times a day.
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Weight Loss
 Learn when you should be concerned about weight loss in your horse, the many possible causes, and the ways of preventing unhealthy weightloss through sound horse management, accurate diagnoses of diseases, and careful attention to nutrition.
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West Nile Virus
 West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne zoonotic arbovirus first reported in 1999 in the U.S. Learn how this virus infects the horse's central nervous system causing severe neurological problems and how it is best prevented and treated.
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White Line Disease
 Learn about the causes of white line disease and the ways you can work with your farrier to make sure your horse does not suffer from this cause of unexpected hoof wall separation.
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Wind Galls
 Read about how you can prevent wind galls in the joints and tendons through sound training and work programs and the best ways to treat windgalls if these swellings develop in your horse's limbs.
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Wobbler Syndrome
 Learn about the causes and symptoms of Wobbler Syndrome and how you can work with your veterinarian to diagnose, manage and control this frightening disease of horses.
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Wood Chewing
Wood chewing is not only costly to horse owners, but can severely damage the health of the horse by causing dental, mouth, and stomach problems. Learn about the causes of wood chewing ways of preventing it in your horse.
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Worms
Intestinal parasites of many varieties are ever-present in the horse's environment and are among the most serious health problems affecting horses. Learn about different kinds of worms and how to prevent them from destroying your horse's health.
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Wounds
Horses are subject to a number of different kinds of wounds. Learn more about the kinds of wounds and the five steps of wound care recommended by veterinarians.