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Foal immunodeficiency syndrome (FIS), originally known as Fell pony syndrome, mainly affects two breeds of ponies: the Fell and Dales. FIS is a recessive genetic disease . Affected foals appear normal at birth, but become weak, and either die or must be euthanized by three months of age due to persistent infections caused by immunodeficiency.
The problem with ramps is that they prevent the horse from freely chewing side-to-side. This causes improper and over wear of the molars. It will also, along with an underbite, cause severe discomfort when a bit is placed in the horses mouth. To solve the problem, the dominant tooth must be reduced to allow the opposing one to recover. [2]
A lameness exam is used to try to pinpoint the cause of lameness in the horse, which subsequently guides treatment. It is the first step to evaluate decreased performance in an equine athlete, even if the horse does not appear overtly lame, to rule out any pain-associated cause. Lameness exams are also a key component of the pre-purchase ...
Causes: Homozygous for "frame" allele on endothelin receptor B (EDNRB); Ile to Lys substitution at codon 118. Risk factors: If both parents are heterozygotes for frame, there is a 25% probability of an affected LWS foal. Diagnostic method: Nearly all-white coat at birth, blue eyes, DNA testing, observation for colic, no meconium, pain ...
Horse cribbing is an unwanted behavior among horse owners because it can lead to various physical problems. Horses that crib may cause damage to their teeth due to excessive wear.
ESWT is commonly used for treating orthopedic problems in horses, including tendon and ligament injuries, kissing spine, navicular syndrome, and arthritis. The evidence for these uses is weak. [97] It also appears to reduce pain and as of 2014 became increasingly used along with drugs to manage pain. [97] [98]
Warmblood fragile foal syndrome (WFFS) is a genetic disorder seen in horses. At first it was studied in Warmblood horses, but it is also present in Thoroughbreds , and potentially in any breed with Thoroughbred ancestry or outcrossing such as Quarter Horses , Standardbreds , and Morgans .
It is a disorder akin to Ehlers–Danlos syndrome being researched in multiple horse breeds. Originally thought to be a condition of overwork and old age, the disease is now recognized as hereditary and has been seen in horses of all ages, including foals. The latest research (2010) has led to the proposed renaming of the disease from DSLD to ...