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A disease is an abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person afflicted or those in contact with the person. Sometimes the term is used broadly to include injuries, disabilities, syndromes, infections, symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts these may be considered distinguishable categories.
Pathology is the study of diseases. The subject of systematic classification of diseases is referred to as nosology. The broader body of knowledge about human diseases and their treatments is medicine. Many similar (and a few of the same) conditions or processes can affect animals (wild or domestic). The study of diseases affecting animals is veterinary medicine. Plants as well can suffer from a variety of processes such as infection, nutrient deficiency, or deleterious mutation. The study of diseases affecting plants is termed plant pathology.
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Conditions and Diseases :: Animal

Injuries - Offers articles and tips on care and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Information and expert advice on all types of equine health problems--and how to prevent common illnesses and conditions. ]
BioTendon - Revolutionary veterinary technique which stimulates the regeneration of injured equine tendons and ligaments.
Colic Fact Sheet - Learn what colic is, what the symptoms are, what to do, and how to prevent it. From Equusite.com
Meta Description: [ Equusite.com - Colic in horses...get the facts. Learn what colic is, what the symptoms are, what to do, and how to prevent it. ]
Cushing's Syndrome treatment in horses - Details the symptoms and diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome in horses and describes various treatment and prevention options available to horse owners.
Meta Description: [ Cushing's syndrome treatment and prevention in horses using Recovery eq (nutricol) ]
Diagnosteq - 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.
Meta Description: [ Solutions to worm control- worm egg count test ]
EPM Diary - 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.
Meta Description: [ Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Story ]
Equine Gastric Ulcers - Scott McClure, DVM, explains why some horses get ulcers, how they are diagnosed and treatment options available. From MyHorseMatters.com
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis - EPM is an infection of the central nervous system of horses. History, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here.
Equine Wobbler Syndrome - 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.)
Meta Description: [ EquineWobblers: Wobbler -Cervical Vertebral Malformation ]
Equusite.com - All equine health articles from stringhalt and navicular disease to dental exams and vaccination charts. Several links to horse health articles.
Meta Description: [ equine health articles, advice, diseases and problems, horse health care and more! ]
Grass Sickness - Links to information about this equine disease.
Headshaking - 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.
Headshaking in Horses - An informative and extensive site for owners of headshaking horses. Includes a discussion of the possible symptoms, causes and treatments.
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Horses Navicular Disease - Description of different types of navicular disease. Point of view of the farrier.
HYPPbreeding - 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.
Meta Description: [ hyppbreeding: Help group for management of HYPP ]
Laminitis in Horses - Causes and control of this disease affecting the equine foot.
Laminitis Introduction - Laminitis is a malady affecting the horse's foot. There are many causes of laminitis.
MyHorseMatters.com - The official website of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Includes articles on a wide variety of equine illnesses and conditions as well as interactive features, such as Veterinary Rounds.
Tetanus Information Page - Equine - Information concerning the cause, signs, treatment, and control of equine tetanus. Presented by CSL-Equivac.
The National Sweet Itch Helpline - Veterinary scientists and entomologists present the symptoms and causes of this allergy. Includes management suggestions and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ At present there is no cure for Sweet Itch. Once an animal develops the allergy it generally faces a 'life-sentence'and every spring, summer and autumn are a distressing period for horse and owner alike. The animal's comfort and well being are down to its owner's management. ]
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