Diseases and Conditions
Compendium Articles
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Nail Prick
Learn why a misplaced horse shoe nail or nail prick should be remedied immediately and why it is important to make sure the wound is properly drained and treated and that the horse's tetanus vaccination is up-to-date.
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Navicular Bone Fracture
Learn why the navicular bone is so important in the horse and why veterinarians recommend a conservative approach in correcting the fracture and preventing future lameness in the horse.
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Navicular Syndrome
Learn about the two theories of causes of Navicular Syndrome and why veterinarian confirmation of the diagnosis and the extent of the degeneration are absolutely essential for treatment to succeed.
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Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome
 Learn about Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome also known as dummy foal  based on the behaviors of the new foal and what the treatment and prognosis are for such a foal.
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Nutritional Deficiencies
Learn about the severe effects on horse health that are caused by Nutritional Deficiencies and why horse owners need to determine feeding requirements for individual horses based on age, climate, level of work and exercise, lactation or pregnancy, and ge
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Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
A nutritional imbalance in the horse causes the enlargement of facial features. Learn how a balanced diet with appropriate supplementation can prevent and treat this condition.
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Onchocerciasis
 Learn about this form of dermatitis known as Onchocerciases, its symptoms, the best methods of prevention and why Ivermectin paste is prescribed by most veterinarians as a treatment.
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Orchitis
Learn about the causes of Orchitis in male horses and how proper horse management to prevent infection or injury to the horse's testicles is important along with an appropriate diet, plenty of exercise, and prompt attention to the earliest signs of d
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Orphan Foal
Learn about the reasons for an Orphan Foal and the challenges of maintaining the foal's health by making sure it receives necessary colostrum and nourishment during its early days along with proper socialization and attention to physical development
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Osselets
Learn about Osselets and their relationship to chronic stress injury to the capsule of the front fetlock joint and why it is important to engage the services of a veterinarian to treat the condition and prevent chronic lameness in the horse.