The Nervous System of Horses
- Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders of Horses
- The Nervous System of Horses
- Parts of the Nervous System in Horses
- Nervous System Disorders and Effects of Injuries in Horses
- The Neurologic Evaluation in Horses
- Principles of Therapy of the Nervous System in Horses
- Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Horses
- Leg Paralysis in Horses
The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and several different kinds of nerves that are found throughout the body. These create complex circuits through which animals experience and respond to sensations.
A familiar type of nervous system circuit is a reflex. Reflexes are simple networks found in the nervous system of all animals. For example, when the eyelid is touched, it closes; when the toe is pinched, the foot pulls away “automatically.”
Many different types of diseases can affect the nervous system, including birth defects, infections, inflammatory conditions, poisoning, metabolic disorders, nutritional disorders, injuries, degenerative diseases, or cancer. Neurologic diseases are often more common in a particular breed or sex, or tend to occur at a certain age.
- Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders of Horses
- The Nervous System of Horses
- Parts of the Nervous System in Horses
- Nervous System Disorders and Effects of Injuries in Horses
- The Neurologic Evaluation in Horses
- Principles of Therapy of the Nervous System in Horses
- Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Horses
- Leg Paralysis in Horses