Silicosis in horses is a respiratory condition caused by exposure to certain types of silicate dust found in some geographic regions. While silicosis is not a commonly diagnosed equine ailment in most areas of the country, Matthew Durham, DVM, of Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic in Salinas, Calif., said he sees cases far too often in his practice. Durham presented research he and
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