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When a lump is found on a horse's head or neck area, a complete physical examination of the horse is necessary. The health history and present demeanor of the horse also are important.
Navicular, founder, EPM, Cushing's and COPD are potentially life-threatening equine diseases. With early treatment, afflicted horses can go on to lead normal lives.
This disease is contracted by inhaling infected airborne droplets, eating material contaminated by nasal discharges or an aborted fetus. This worldwide contagious viral disease is also known as equine rhinopneumonitis, equine herpesvirus 1 infection, EVR or EHV, and it usually strikes the respiratory system. Supportive therapy is required for horses with EHV. Neurological complications may occur after rhinopneumonitis involving the hind quarters and can lead to paralysis of the limbs, bladder and rectum.
