[The development of verrucous pastern dermatitis syndrome in heavy draught horses. Part I: Review of the literature].
Verrucous pastern dermatitis is a chronic hyperplastic dermatopathy of the feet of horses which is characterized by a greasy, odorous coating of the skin and, in advanced stages, by clearly demarcated calluses and wart-like proliferations. The disease occurs almost exclusively in cold-blooded and other heavy horses, with certain breeds affected most frequently. It is considered a distinct disease entity within the framework of pastern dermatitis syndrome. There is no consensus in the literature about relationship of the disease to the sex and age of the horse. Horses with a high cannon circumference and pronounced fetlock tufts of hair seem to be affected most severely. In chiefly anecdotal reports the cause of the disease or its aggravation has been ascribed to housing conditions and environmental influences, chemicals, mechanical insults, feeding, or infections with Chorioptes skin mites. It thus seems likely that the disease is affected by a variety of factors. Although verrucous pastern dermatitis has been known for hundreds of years, its etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear.
Geburek
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Klinik für Pferde, Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, Deutschland.
Deegen
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E
Hewicker-Trautwein
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M
Ohnesorge
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B
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors