Plants of the Urtica genus are found around the world. There are estimated to be around 100 species of nettle,...

Habronemiasis is also referred to as Habronematidosis in some articles and text books. Of the 12 species of Habronema known...

Equine pastern dermatitis (EPD) is a cutaneous reaction that better fits a syndrome, rather than a specific disease entity. From...

Culicoides hypersensitivity is described by numerous terms including Queensland itch, summer itch, summer eczema, or sweet itch (in the UK)....

Sporotrichosis is caused by the fungal agent, Sporotrichium (Sporothrix) schenckii. The disease in horses is initiated through contamination of a...

Hives is a symptom rather than a specific disease. Of all the domestic species horses are the most likely to...

Pemphigus foliaceus is an auto-immune disease which results from autoantibodies forming against the proteins responsible for holding the keratinocytes together...

A common condition of horses, especially younger animals. Older horses can be re-infected, but the signs are usually milder. Transmission...

Photosensitization is an unusual skin condition that can occur after ingestion of certain plants or, more commonly, in association with...