Equine laryngeal hemiplegia, part 1: physical characteristics of affected animals

Authors: Goulden BE, Anderson LJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 29, Issue 9, pp 151-154, Sep 1981
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Biosecurity, Disease surveillance, Ear/nose/throat, Disease/defect, Respiratory system
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Various physical characteristics of horses affected with laryngeal hemiplegia were studied. Appropriate comparisons were made with the populations from which the affected animals were obtained. Statistical evidence is presented which supports the widely held clinical impression that heavy, young, male animals are most susceptible to the disease.

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