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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diagnosteq - http://www.diagnosteq.co.uk/
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.

Disease Factsheet: African Horse Sickness - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/africanhorse/index.htm
Information on this notifiable disease, its transmission, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the GB and EU legislation covering it.

Disease Factsheet: Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/cem/index.htm
Information on this venereally transmitted bacterial disease of horses, its spread, clinical signs, prevention and control.

Disease Factsheet: Dourine - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/dourine/index.htm
Information on this high mortality disease of horses caused by Trypanosoma equiperdum and its clinical signs.

Disease Factsheet: Epizootic Lymphangitis - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/epizooticlymphangitis/index.htm
Provides information on the clinical signs of this contagious and eruptive disease, caused by the fungus Histoplasma farciminosum, which affects horses and mules.

Disease Factsheet: Equine Infectious Anaemia - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/eia/index.htm
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.

Disease Factsheet: Equine Viral Arteritis - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/eva/index.htm
Information on this disease and the UK legislation that covers it, how it spreads, the clinical signs, the diagnosis and the vaccine.

Disease Factsheet: Equine Viral Encephalomyelitis (EVE) - http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/viralenceph/index.htm
Information on this disease transmitted by mosquitoes or biting flies, its distribution and clinical signs.

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

EPM Diary - http://www.jhwebworks.com/diana/comet.htm
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.

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

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

Equine Gastric Ulcers - http://www.lochlevenequine.co.uk/downloads/gastric_ulcers.pdf
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.

Equine Gastric Ulcers - http://www.equinegastriculcers.co.uk/
Provides information on this serious condition, its prevention and treatment, and some accounts of owner's experiences.

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

Equine Head Shaking Syndrome - http://headshakingsyndrome.com/
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.

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

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

Equine Infectious Anemia - http://asci.uvm.edu/equine/law/eia/eia.htm
Provides information on statutes and administrative regulations that deal with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA or swamp fever) in the US.

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis - http://www.EPMhorse.org
Provides information on EPM including recent clinical studies, symptoms, tests and FDA treatments. Includes resources for the owner and veterinarian and a rehabilitation blog.

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis - http://www.addl.purdue.edu/newsletters/2004/Summer/epm.htm
EPM is an infection of the central nervous system of horses. History, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here.

Equine Wobbler Syndrome - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineWobblers/
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.)

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

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

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

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

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

Horse Hoof and Foot Problems - http://www.horsehoofandfootproblems.com
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”

HYPPbreeding - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/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.

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

Little Bit's Magic Shoes - http://www.littlemagicshoes.com/
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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