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Nigropallidal encephalomalacia or Chewing disease is a neurological condition that affects horses that have eaten certain toxic plants. Affected animals are unable to prehend food because of lip and tongue paralysis, and may appear to keep their jaws open with the tongue protruded because of reduced jaw tone. [ 1 ]
A horse may be returned to work if symptoms have ceased and is no longer on NSAIDs or other prescribed drugs related to treatment of ER, this can otherwise can hide signs of another bout of ER. If NSAIDs or other treatment drugs are needed to keep the horse comfortable, or if the horse is reluctant to continue work, the animal is not yet ready ...
Pages in category "Horse diseases" The following 107 pages are in this category, out of 107 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
References A ace Slang for the drug acepromazine or acetyl promazine (trade names Atravet or Acezine), which is a sedative : 3 commonly used on horses during veterinary treatment, but also illegal in the show ring. Also abbreviated ACP. action The way a horse elevates its legs, knees, hock, and feet. : 3 Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used ...
The size of a race horse and its natural instincts make it nearly impossible to survive serious injuries at the track, but many are trying to improve the odds. Why do race horses keep dying?
Pages in category "Syndromes in horses" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. E. Equine metabolic ...
Here is an early list of horses that are most likely to compete in the field May 18: Catching Freedom. Copper Tax. Imagination. Just Steel. Mugatu. Muth. Mystik Dan. Seize the Grey. Tuscan Gold.
These horses are usually the source for new infection for foals over two months old, weanlings, and yearlings. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, and discharge from the nose. Most infected animals recover in one to three weeks, [ 3 ] but death can occur in environments with overcrowding and other stress factors.