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What disease in horses has the symptoms of going lame then getting better then going lame again?
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∙ 13y ago
It's called laminitis. it is usually caused by poor feeding and has to be soaked and drained.
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Are opossums dangerous to horses and what are the symptoms?
I think you're referring to borna disease virus, which causes a neurological problem known as wobbly possum disease. I'd suggest you ask your vet about vaccinating your horse against borna disease if it's very young or very old (most adult horses are immune to borna disease if they are kept outdoors all year round and in good health).
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A veterinarian.
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What disease is passed between horses and reptiles?
Opossum.
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