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African Horse Sickness

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/africequin/africequinfse.shtml

Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.

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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.

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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.

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BioTendon

http://www.biotendon.com

Revolutionary veterinary technique which stimulates the regeneration of injured equine tendons and ligaments.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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EquiFluNet

http://www.equiflunet.org.uk/

Global surveillance network for equine influenza. Information on this viral disease, its diagnosis and vaccines, with a FAQ.

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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.

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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.

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Equine Gastric Ulcers

http://www.lochlevenequine.co.uk/downloads/gastric_ulcers.pdf

This condition is caused by erosion of the horses stomach lining due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced there. Provides information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

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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.

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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.

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Equine Headshaking Syndrome

http://www.headshaking.com/syndrome.htm

Information on this distressing condition, its symptoms, vaccinations and treatment.

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