Equine Thrush Study Guide
Thrush is a degenerative, keratolytic condition of the equine frog caused primarily by Fusobacterium necrophorum, an anaerobic, g…
Read article →Equine Septic Tenosynovitis Study Guide
Septic tenosynovitis is an infection of tendon sheaths that represents a serious orthopedic emergency in horses.
Read article →Equine Subsolar Abscess Study Guide
Subsolar abscess (also known as hoof abscess, septic pododermatitis, or "pus in the foot") is the most common cause of acute, sev…
Read article →Equine Supraspinous Bursitis / Fistulous Withers – NAVLE Study Guide
Supraspinous bursitis, commonly known as fistulous withers, is a chronic inflammatory and often septic condition affecting the su…
Read article →Equine Temporohyoid Osteoarthropathy Study Guide
Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO), also known as middle ear disease or stylohyoid osteoarthropathy, is a progressive condition …
Read article →Equine Nonseptic Synovitis and Bursitis Study Guide
Nonseptic synovitis and bursitis represent common causes of joint effusion and lameness in equine practice.
Read article →Equine Navicular Disease/Palmar Digital Pain – NAVLE Study Guide
Navicular syndrome (also termed navicular disease, podotrochlear syndrome, or palmar foot pain) represents a chronic, progressive…
Read article →Equine Myositis and Myopathy Study Guide
Equine myopathies and myositis represent a diverse group of muscle disorders that are frequently encountered in equine practice a…
Read article →Equine Joint Luxations Study Guide
Joint luxation (dislocation) in horses refers to the complete displacement of articular surfaces, while subluxation represents pa…
Read article →Equine Lameness Study Guide
Lameness is the most common clinical problem in equine practice and represents a significant portion of NAVLE questions.
Read article →Equine Laminitis Study Guide
Laminitis is an extremely painful, potentially life-threatening disease involving inflammation and structural failure of the lami…
Read article →Equine Hoof Imbalance Study Guide
Hoof imbalance represents one of the most common causes of lameness in horses and is a frequently tested topic on the NAVLE. The …
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