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Lyme disease
10% of ticks of the Ixodes ricinus species are carriers of Lyme disease bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi). They transmit bacteria to their hosts – humans, dogs, horses – during blood meals.
Navicular Syndrome/disease
Navicular disease or syndrome is a pathology feared by horse owners and riders. A cause of lameness in horses, it often leads to an early retirement. No single cause of navicular disease has been identified to date.
Renal function
Kidneys constitute the second major elimination organ of the body, with the liver. Kidneys are positioned in the abdomen, under the lumbar vertebrae and are about 14-18 cm length with a somewhat bean shape.
