Horse Management
THRUSH=Inflamation of the fleshy frog of the foot caused by fungus
FARRIER=A person who trims and shoes horses
FREEZEBRAND=An identifying mark made with copper stamps that are cooled in liquid nitrogen or dry ice
PERFOMANCERECORD=The record tracking the actual ability and production of an animal and its offspring
VACCINES=A substance that stimulates immune reponse and/or produces durable immunity with a single dose
TETANUS=Also known as lockjaw. This nerve-tissue poison causes spasms and rigidity of the skeletal muscles
EQUINEINFECTIOUSANEMIA=Viral disease, without a cure; infected horses must be permanently quarantined or destroyed
COGGINSTEST=A blood test that detects Equine Infectious Anemia; laws for the test vary from state-to-state, but are required for horses that leave thier property to go to shows, sales, etc
HOOFPICK=A tool used for cleaning the sole, frog, and hoof wall
COLIC=Abdominal pain exhibited by horses; can be extremely serious
FLUKES=Trematode parsitic worms that are flat and leaf-shaped
FOUNDER=Laminitis; an inflammation of the laminae under the hoof wall