ARTHRITIS

The term ‘arthritis’ implies inflammation of a joint or joints. Taken literally, this can include a simple sprain but it is more often used to describe osteo-arthritis, in which long-term bony changes occur in the skeleton, around the joints. These changes can result in swelling and deformation of the joint, with reduced range of flexion and extension. The resultant pain and altered movement can cause lameness or can, in bad cases, be quite crippling. This is possibly one of the the most common reasons for a lame horse or pony (limping horse).
COLIC
The word colic literally describes abdominal pain. In the horse, this can be quite dramatic and distressful, for many species-specific reasons. It can arise most commonly from impaction of ingesta or from accumulation and entrapment of gas (impaction colic, spasmodic colic, gassy colic).

 COPD - RAO

(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Recurrent Airway Obstruction)

COPD / RAO / Heaves is the subject of a .pdf document

The condition of COPD or RAO used to be called heaves, in former 'pre-scientific' days. This terminology is creeping back into veterinary papers, since it is descriptive and accurate but there are other names (see above), which can make life very confusing.

The condition is often triggered by straw or hay dust (Aspergillus spp. moulds), tree pollens, elder flower pollen, rape pollen or other hedgerow irritants. It is of immune origin and vaccination or viruses may play a part in aetiology of the original underlying immune imbalance.

HAEMATOMA A haematoma is, literally, a collection of blood in the tissues (usually just under the skin). It occurs through the rupture of a blood vessel, possibly from direct trauma or from overexertion. A common site, in the racing Thoroughbred, is on the thigh, near the hip joint.

INFLUENZA

Equine Influenza

Equine Influenza is a viral disease, which appears to be specific to equine animals (i.e. it is not known to cross the 'species barrier'). It is much-feared, giving rise to compulsory vaccination regimes for various forms of sporting competition and for some yards. It is highly infectious but, usually, not too severe

Laminitis is a formidable disease and it appears that, once affected, ponies become more susceptible thereafter

External Anatomy

 Digestive System


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