Equine Pathology Workbook

Signs and symptoms include biting at self, spinning, kicking, vocalization and visible lesions of flank, chest or limbs. It is important to diagnose and treat any underlying medical conditions that potentially lead the horse to self-mutilate. Other treatments can include a change in housing, castration of stallion to prevent social isolation and the use of serotonin enhancing medications.

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