PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -This disease has been reported in a number of breeds, with Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, and Warmbloods being those most commonly affected. Th Miniature Horse is the only breed that has escaped diagnosis of wobbler syndrome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Causes of Wobbler Syndrome in Horses In some cases, a horse may fall and strike the skull on impact. Fractures of the cervical spine may occur due to falls, pulling back when restrained, or a collision. Fractures of the thoracic spine may result following a fall backwards, or excessive pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of Wobblers in Horses There are two distinct types of CVSM: cervical vertebral instability and cervical static stenosis. Cervical vertebral instability is posturally dependent – meaning compression of the cervical spine only occurs when the neck is in a flexed position.