Horse health conditions

Day-blooming jessamine poisoning is a life-threatening condition caused by the ingestion of day blooming jessamine (Cestrum diurnum), a plant high in calcitriol. Ingestion of a toxic dose of C. diurnum causes a condition in horses called enzootic calcinosis, where soft tissues become hardened due to build up of calcium

Dental disease is a common condition in horses, and includes gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth decay, tooth fractures, and loose or missing teeth. Senior horses are particularly predisposed to developing dental disease.

Spinal disorders are a group of conditions that affect the bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and other structures of the back in horses. Spinal disorders are most common in horses involved in heavy sport and competition.

Dystocia in mares is the inability to pass a foal through the birth canal without assistance when attempting to give birth.