Web Directory

» AONA Veterinary Cases: Chronic Osteoarthritis
   Dr. G.E. Fackelman provides photographs and information on the treatment of chronic osteoarthritis of the distal intertarsal joint by plate arthrodesis.
   http://tristan.membrane.com/aona/case/vet/osteo/

» African Horse Sickness
   Information on this notifiable disease, its transmission, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the GB and EU legislation covering it.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/africanhorse/

» Anterior Segment Dysgenesis in Rocky Mountain Horses
   ASD is a congenital syndrome of ocular anomalies which commonly affects Rocky Mountain Horses. Dr. Victoria Jones, DVM provides information on the condition.
   http://www.rosebudriverranch.com/ASD.htm

» BioTendon
   Revolutionary veterinary technique which stimulates the regeneration of injured equine tendons and ligaments.
   http://www.biotendon.com

» Colic Fact Sheet
   Learn what colic is, what the symptoms are, what to do, and how to prevent it. From Equusite.com
   http://www.equusite.com/articles/health/healthColicFacts.shtml

» Colic in Horses
   Provides a description of the different types of colic, the symptoms and treatment.
   http://horses.suite101.com/article.cfm/colic_in_horses

» Contagious Equine Metritis
   Information on this disease caused by the bacterium Taylorella equigenitalis, its transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/equinmet/equinmetfse.shtml

» Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)
   Information on this venereally transmitted bacterial disease of horses, its spread, clinical signs, prevention and control.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/cem/

» Cushing's Disease
   Details the symptoms and diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome in horses and describes various treatment and prevention options available.
   http://www.recoveryeq.com/cushings_syndrome_pro.htm

» Diagnosteq
   A service set up by the Equine Division of Liverpool University's Veterinary Faculty to give veterinary surgeons access to expert interpretation of test results and advice on all aspects of parasite control.
   http://www.liv.ac.uk/diagnosteq/

» Disease Factsheet: Glanders and Farcy
   Information on this disease, safety precautions needed, the animals affected, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances, testing of imports and eradication in Great Britain.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/glanders/

» Dourine
   Information on this high mortality disease of horses caused by Trypanosoma equiperdum and its clinical signs.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/dourine/

» EPM Diary
   Tracks the story of Comet, a victim of EPM. Gives a timeline for others to compare their scenario for the best fight against Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis.
   http://www.symptomsofepm.com/comet.htm

» Epizootic Lymphangitis
   Provides information on the clinical signs of this contagious and eruptive disease, caused by the fungus Histoplasma farciminosum, which affects horses and mules.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/epizooticlymphangitis/

» EquiFluNet
   Global surveillance network for equine influenza. Information on this viral disease, its diagnosis and vaccines, with a FAQ.
   http://www.aht.org.uk/equiflunet/

» EquiSearch: Illnesses & Injuries
   Offers articles and tips on care and prevention.
   http://equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/

» Equine Colic
   A source of scientifically-based information about equine colic, its causes, prevention and treatment, for use by both horse owners and veterinary surgeons.
   http://www.liv.ac.uk/equinecolic/

» Equine Gastric Ulcers
   This condition is caused by erosion of the horse’s stomach lining due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced there. Provides information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.lochlevenequine.co.uk/downloads/gastric_ulcers.pdf

» Equine Grass Sickness Fund
   Charity in the UK raising funds specifically for research into grass sickness. Provides details of its activities, research and discussion forum.
   http://www.grasssickness.org.uk/

» Equine Head Shaking Syndrome
   Describes this distressing condition and provides information on research findings, the evaluation of current treatments and the need to continue to look for new and better remedies.
   http://headshakingsyndrome.com/

» Equine Headshaking Syndrome
   Information on this distressing condition, its symptoms, vaccinations and treatment.
   http://www.headshaking.com/syndrome.htm

» Equine Infectious Anaemia
   Information on recent occurrences of this virus disease in Europe, its history and spread, epidemiology, post-mortem appearances and the UK legislation that covers it.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/eia/

» Equine Infectious Anemia
   Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and diagnosis, and what horse owners can do to help control it.
   http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/equianem/equianemfse.shtml

» Equine Piroplasmosis
   Factsheet on this tick-borne disease affecting all equine species, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
   http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/eqpiro/eqpirofse.shtml

» Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
   Provides information on this neurologic disease of horses caused by a protozoal organism, Sarcocystis neurona. Includes diagnosis, clinical signs, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/epm.htm

» Equine Viral Arteritis
   Information on this disease and the UK legislation that covers it, how it spreads, the clinical signs, the diagnosis and the vaccine.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/eva/

» Equine Viral Encephalomyelitis (EVE)
   Information on this disease transmitted by mosquitoes or biting flies, its distribution and clinical signs.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/viralenceph/

» Equine Wobbler Syndrome
   Online discussion group dedicated to gathering and sharing information concerning Cervical Vertebral Malformation in horses, which results in spinal cord compression that causes ataxia and other neurological deficits. Requires users to join (which is free
   http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineWobblers/

» Equusite.com
   All equine health articles from stringhalt and navicular disease to dental exams and vaccination charts. Several links to horse health articles.
   http://www.equusite.com/equ4/health.html

» HYPPbreeding
   Email discussion group, concerning the epidemic of HYPP in the Quarter horse, Appaloosa and Paint horse world. Discussions on other genetic disorders welcome. Information on how to join; and public message archives.
   http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/hyppbreeding/

» Headshaking in Horses
   A informative and site for owners of headshaking horses. Includes a discussion of the possible symptoms, causes and treatments.
   http://www.jadwin.net/horse/

» Horse Colic
   Provides information on the causes and symptoms of equine colic as well as the measures to be taken to avoid the condition.
   http://www.nomorehorsecolic.com

» Horse Diseases
   Learn about the anatomy, digestive system, hoof problems, bone fractures, and other disorders. Contains illustrations.
   http://www.horse-diseases.com/

» Horse Hoof and Foot Problems
   Provides information on lameness and articles on hoof cracking, fetlock problems and horses’ legs. Also offers an Ebook to purchase entitled “A Guide To Equine Lameness”
   http://www.horsehoofandfootproblems.com

» Keep Equine Joints in Healthy Balance
   Information on equine joint disease, how to prevent it and how to treat it.
   http://www.luitpoldanimalhealth.com

» Little Bit's Magic Shoes
   Personal page on correcting leg and hoof problems in dwarf miniature horses that can also be helpful to larger breeds. Provides a number of photographs and stresses the importance of proper trimming in foal hooves. Includes a forum.
   http://www.littlemagicshoes.com/

» Managing Grass Sickness Risk Factors
   Provides advice on horse management to minimize the effect of equine grass sickness risk factors.
   http://www.grasssickness.org.uk/advice/managing_gs_risk_factors.htm

» Parasites
   Equimax provides information on common equine parasites and the damage they cause. These include bots, strongyles, tapeworms, pinworms and roundworms.
   http://www.equimaxhorse.com/parasites/

» Prevent Horse Colic
   Learn signs of equine colic, understand its causes and management and prepare for colic emergencies.
   http://prevent-horse-colic.com

» Strangles Information Page
   Information on this important infectious disease affecting horses provided by Pfizer Animal Health, a vaccine manufacturer.
   http://www.cyberhorse.net.au/csl/strangles.htm

» Tetanus Information Page - Equine
   Information concerning the cause, signs, treatment, and control of equine tetanus. Presented by CSL-Equivac.
   http://www.cyberhorse.net.au/csl/tetanus.htm

» The National Sweet Itch Helpline
   Veterinary scientists and entomologists present the symptoms and causes of this allergy. Includes management suggestions and FAQ.
   http://www.sweet-itch.co.uk/

» Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis
   Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
   http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/venezuela/venezuelae.shtml

» Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses
   This disease causes blisters and ulcers. Information on its clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, economic impact and the reporting requirement.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=169