Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS, is an Assistant Professor of Equine Science at Pennsylvania State University.
Articles by Nancy Diehl
Breeding a Laminitic Mare?
February 01, 2007
Q: Is it safe to breed a mare that is prone to laminitis? A: There are several considerations that go into the decision to breed a mare that is prone to laminitis. Is the laminitis an occurrence that can usually be prevented by good dietary Read More
Recurrent Colic Q&A
March 01, 2004
My horse has recurrent colic that's usually fairly mild, but she had surgery last August due to a twist. She has done well until recently when she had another mild attack. A biopsy taken during surgery showed inflammation. No other problems were Read More
Feeding Laminitic Broodmares
June 01, 2002
My best friend's broodmare has unilateral laminitis (laminitis in one front hoof); she is a 19-year-old Quarter Horse and is currently five months pregnant. The concern is what to feed her to keep the foal healthy, and to keep her from suffering. Read More
Protein-Losing Enteropathy Diagnosis
February 01, 2002
My 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding has been diagnosed with protein-losing enteropathy, but I can't find a whole lot of information on it for horses. The veterinarian says that if the steroids and antibiotics don't work, he doesn't think Read More
Cushing's and Seizures?
November 05, 2001
Seizures are rare in the horse, and adult horses especially have a high seizure threshold. Cushing's disease can cause seizures, but they are very rarely seen with this disease. Read More
Wry Nose in Horses?
October 01, 2001
I would like information on wry nose (laterally deviated rostral maxilla). I had a foal born with it and never heard of it before then. I would like to know what causes it and any other information about this condition. Also, how common is it Read More
Herd Bound Horses
July 01, 2001
I was wondering if you could help me. For a friend, I look after a 15.3-hand mare who is six years old. The horse had a fairly bad start in life as she was first abandoned in a stable, then in a field. She has luxating patellas in both hind Read More
