We hope to provide a brief definition of most common, as well as many unusual terms you'll here in the horse world. Please feel free to Email us if you would like to see or add something here. Can be from contaminated food or water.
Paralysis is the common symptom, usually of the throat muscles.
On the front, it is between the kneww and ankle. On the rear it is between hock and ankle. Characterized by painful actions such as rolling, thrashing,turning head to look at or bite stomach area, tail wringing, sweating. Sometimes refusal to get up or even violent thrashing. This is a Veterinary emergency.