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Dive into our list of the top 10 common equine illnesses to enhance your knowledge on detection and treatment methods for optimal care. 1. Common Digestion Issues. Equine colic and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) rank among the prevalent digestive issues affecting horses, with approximately ten percent of equines experiencing colic at some point.
Leptospirosis is the disease caused by the gram-negative spirochete bacteria Leptospira spp. Leptospira infection occurs in horses when the organism colonizes the mucous membranes of a susceptible horse which then becomes bacteremic.
5 lut 2024 · Leptospirosis is cause by a bacterial infection in horses that can have severe consequences such as abortions, kidney disease, and equine recurrent uveitis. Early identification and treatment helps combat the infection and prevents further spread of the disease on the farm.
6 lip 2022 · The vital signs in affected horses are usually normal and animals seem bright and alert. Some horses with EPM may seem thin and mildly obtunded. Neurologic examination often reveals asymmetric ataxia, asymmetric stride length particularly in the pelvic limbs, and weakness involving one to all limbs.
Insect Bite Hypersensitivity (IBH, Queensland itch, sweet itch, equine summer eczema) is the most common pruritic disease of horses. It is most often caused by sensitivity to the saliva of Culicoides spp. of biting midges; however, it can also be caused by hypersensitivity to other insect species.
1 lut 2023 · Clinical signs. The clinical presentation of clostridial diseases causing enterocolitis is similar to other causes of enterocolitis in horses and is not highly specific. Diarrhea and fever are the most common clinical signs observed alongside signs of colic.
The initial clinical signs of equine encephalomyelitis are similar among the arboviruses; progression of clinical signs and severity of disease are the differentiating features. Initially, horses are quiet and somnolent, with neurologic clinical signs generally occurring 9–11 days after infection.
