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Causes and control of this disease affecting the equine foot.
http://www.olympus.net/personal/pvd/pvd.html

EPM is an infection of the central nervous system of horses. History, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/drfenger/

Laminitis is a malady affecting the horse's foot. There are many causes of laminitis.
http://www.olympus.net/personal/pvd/LamIntro.html

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

Common leg injuries in the horse including tendonitis, bucked shins and carpal tunnel syndrome, plus treatment options.
http://www.leg-injuries-in-horses.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

Links to information about this equine disease.
http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/~rose/equine/gs-main.htm

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://groups.yahoo.com/group/hyppbreeding/

Sweet Itch symptoms, cause, and management advice based on consultation with specialist veterinary scientists and entomologists, plus practical experience in managing cases over a 10 year period.
http://www.sweet-itch.com/

Description of different types of navicular disease. Point of view of the farrier.
http://www.dromadaire.com/wp/navicular

Personal account of owning a pony with headshaking. This illness is little understood by owners and vets alike. Includes a list of the management methods tried and their success.
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/headshaking/index.html

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

An informative and extensive site for owners of headshaking horses. Includes a discussion of the possible symptoms, causes and treatments.
http://www.jadwin.net/horse/

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.jhwebworks.com/diana/comet.htm

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.diagnosteq.co.uk/

Offers articles and tips on care and prevention.
http://www.equisearch.com/care/illness/

Scott McClure, DVM, explains why some horses get ulcers, how they are diagnosed and treatment options available. From MyHorseMatters.com
http://www.xcodesign.com/aaep/displayArticles.cfm?ID=255

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://groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineWobblers

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

Tips to help horse owners minimize the risk of colic during winter's coldest months.
http://www.equisearch.com/care/i...ss/gastro-intestinal/eqcolic3473

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

Offers articles and tips on care and prevention.
http://equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/

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