Nervous System And Diseases
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*An Introduction To The Horse Nervous System
The nervous system is complicated because it is in charge of so many things. Basically there are 3 sections and 2 operating systems. There is the brain stem which houses the ancient portion that connects the brain to the body through the cranial and spinal nerves. Here the basics are covered such as breathing and digestion movements. On top of this is ancient center is the cortex which has a more developed portion of the brain and does some of the thinking. Here is where we feel hunger, danger and the need to reproduce. Over this is a very thin layer called the neocortex which houses all of the memories of our life. All 3 sections connect with an uncountable number of nerve fibers interacting using chemicals called neurotransmitters. The 2 operating systems are the parasympathetic and the sympathetic which control the non-thinking parts (heart beat, digestive contractions, etc) or the voluntary parts (I’m hungry and I’m going eat).
Bell’s Palsy (Horner’s Syndrome)
Bell’s Palsey or Horner’s Syndrome is a paralysis of one side of the face usually caused in horses by trauma.
Degenerative Nerve Diseases
Neuroaxonal dystrophy, equine degenerative myelopathy and equine motor neuron disease are discussed here.
Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy In Horses
EPM In Horses (Equine Protozoal Myelitis)
EPM In Horses (Equine Protozoal Myelitis)
Head Shaking Syndrome
Head shaking syndrome is when a horse snaps their head in an up and down direction sometimes violently and uncontrollably. Often associated with this is intense and uncontrollable rubbing of their nostrils and face. While the cause is unknown, triggers of HSS include bright light and noise. This is a new disease in horses not seen before 1990.
Internal Parasites
Parasite control has evolved since the first packets of deworming medication showed up in the barn in the mid 1970’s. New chemicals, different strategies, and now the fear of resistance cloud up the issue.
Neurogenic Atrophy
Neurogenic Atrophy In Horses
Rabies
Rabies In Horses
Shivers
Shivers In Horses
Sleeping Disorder / Cataplexy / Narcolepsy
Cataplexy (Narcolepsy) In Horses
Unknown Neuropathy
Unknown Neuropathy In Horses
Wobblers In Horses (Cervical Vertebral Malformation)
Wobblers In Horses (Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy)
Posts
The End Of A Year – Tetanus In A Horse
Winter in upstate New York can be long, cold, and endless. The call came early on the last day of...
Podcasts
Cushing’s Disease In Horses – Podcast #003
The pituitary is a small gland at the bottom of the brain that regulates so many hormones in the...
Fight Or Flight In Horses – Podcast #012
Doc T discusses the portions of the brain responsible for the horses identifying danger, analyzing...
Webinars
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Topics
*An Introduction To The Horse Nervous System
The nervous system is complicated because it is in charge of so many things. Basically there are 3 sections and 2 operating systems. There is the brain stem which houses the ancient portion that connects the brain to the body through the cranial and spinal nerves. Here the basics are covered such as breathing and digestion movements. On top of this is ancient center is the cortex which has a more developed portion of the brain and does some of the thinking. Here is where we feel hunger, danger and the need to reproduce. Over this is a very thin layer called the neocortex which houses all of the memories of our life. All 3 sections connect with an uncountable number of nerve fibers interacting using chemicals called neurotransmitters. The 2 operating systems are the parasympathetic and the sympathetic which control the non-thinking parts (heart beat, digestive contractions, etc) or the voluntary parts (I’m hungry and I’m going eat).
Bell’s Palsy (Horner’s Syndrome)
Bell’s Palsey or Horner’s Syndrome is a paralysis of one side of the face usually caused in horses by trauma.
Degenerative Nerve Diseases
Neuroaxonal dystrophy, equine degenerative myelopathy and equine motor neuron disease are discussed here.
Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy In Horses
EPM In Horses (Equine Protozoal Myelitis)
EPM In Horses (Equine Protozoal Myelitis)
Head Shaking Syndrome
Head shaking syndrome is when a horse snaps their head in an up and down direction sometimes violently and uncontrollably. Often associated with this is intense and uncontrollable rubbing of their nostrils and face. While the cause is unknown, triggers of HSS include bright light and noise. This is a new disease in horses not seen before 1990.
Internal Parasites
Parasite control has evolved since the first packets of deworming medication showed up in the barn in the mid 1970’s. New chemicals, different strategies, and now the fear of resistance cloud up the issue.
Neurogenic Atrophy
Neurogenic Atrophy In Horses
Rabies
Rabies In Horses
Shivers
Shivers In Horses
Sleeping Disorder / Cataplexy / Narcolepsy
Cataplexy (Narcolepsy) In Horses
Unknown Neuropathy
Unknown Neuropathy In Horses
Wobblers In Horses (Cervical Vertebral Malformation)
Wobblers In Horses (Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy)
Posts
The End Of A Year – Tetanus In A Horse
Winter in upstate New York can be long, cold, and endless. The call came early on the last day of...
Podcasts
Cushing’s Disease In Horses – Podcast #003
The pituitary is a small gland at the bottom of the brain that regulates so many hormones in the...
Fight Or Flight In Horses – Podcast #012
Doc T discusses the portions of the brain responsible for the horses identifying danger, analyzing...
Webinars
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