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Q: How does a vet diagnose navicular? A: In recent years most vets have moved away from the term navicular syndrome, as it does not seem specific enough to describe what’s often going on in a case of lower-limb lameness. Navicular syndrome is classified by its degenerative impact to the navicular bone itself. This is…

BylizzieNovember 23, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS AN ENTEROLITH?

Q: What is an enterolith? A: An enterolith is a medical term used to describe a specific type of gastrointestinal stone or concretion that forms in the horse's digestive tract. These stones are composed of mineral or organic matter that accumulates over time, often around a central core. The precise composition of enteroliths can vary, but they…

BylizzieMarch 10, 20250Comments

WOBBLER’S SYNDROME – A SUMMARY

Wobbler's Syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck, which causes compression of the spinal cord. The spinal cord carries nerve signals that coordinate movement to the horse's limbs. Compression of the spinal cord, therefore, disrupts these signals, resulting in weakness, loss of coordination, and abnormal limb positioning. The Syndrome typically…

BylizzieOctober 14, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: HOOF ABSCESS LOCATION

Q: How do you locate an abscess in a hoof? A: A hoof abscess is a localised accumulation of purulent fluid (pus) within the horse's hoof. The pus is produced as a reaction by the horse's body to infection. A hoof abscess generally causes sudden-onset, severe lameness. Despite the dramatic onset and severity of the lameness…

BylizzieOctober 4, 20190Comments

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