A hoof abscess describes a painful build-up of purulent material (pus) within the hoof capsule. It will often be extremely uncomfortable for the horse, causing an obvious lameness at walk. Foot abscesses are caused by bacteria entering the hoof capsule and setting up...
Strangles is a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by Streptococcus equi equi. The disease can affect horses, ponies and donkeys of all ages. Although the disease can make affected horses quite unwell for a couple of weeks,...
Sweet itch is a skin disease caused by an allergy to midge bites. Your horse may be excessively itchy, usually around the mane and tail, but possibly also on the underside of the abdomen. Preventing or minimising midge bites is the most effective way to control...
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, is a common disease of older horses and ponies. It affects the pituitary gland and causes it to produce greater amounts of certain hormones. There are a number of signs of PPID which...
Equine Influenza (or Equine Flu) is a highly contagious disease of the respiratory tract. The disease can spread rapidly through a group of horses either by direct contact or airborne particles. Vaccination against equine flu is highly recommended and many of the...
