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      icing: 1) a physical therapy procedure, properly known as "cryotherapy."
      2) when a horse stands in a tub of ice or when ice packs are applied to
      the legs to reduce pain and/or swelling.

      icterus: yellow discoloration of skin and mucus membranes (gums, eyelid
      rims, inner surface of vulva) due to accumualtion of pigments normally
      metabolized by the horse's liver. Causes can include liver disease,
      hemolytic anemia, snakebite, ingestion of certain potential toxins such as
      red maple leaves, onions, or phenothiazine drugs and fasting. Treatment
      usually is focused on addressing the underlying problem.

      identification: involves a system of recognition of several types of
      markings by the horse identifier. Marking's are noted on an animal's breed
      registry papers and usually range from coat color, lip tatoos, hair
      whorls, cowlicks, white markings, night eyes, scars and brands.
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IgG: Immunoglobulin.

IM: abbreviation for intramuscular, an injection given in a muscle.

      impaction: a type of colic caused by a blockage of the intestines by
      ingested material. Constipation.

in foal: pregnant mare.

in the bridle: see on the bit.

      inferior check ligament: a ligament that runs from the back of the knee or
      the hock to the deep digital flexor tendon.

      influenza: a viral infection that causes a highly contagious
      upper-respiratory disease. Signs can include fever, dry cough, watery
      nasal discharge, decreased appetite, muscle soreness, enlarged lymph nodes
      and swollen legs. The rule of thumb is to rest a minimum of three weeks,
      or one full week for every day the horse had a fever, whichever is longer.
      Influenza vaccine is usually recommended up to four times per year,
      depending on the incidence of the disease and the horse's exposure to
      other horses.

      insensitive laminae: the layer just under the wall of the hoof; similar to
      the human fingernail. It is an integral structure that helps to attach the
      hoof wall to the underlying coffin bone.

intra-articular: within a joint.

irons: see stirrups.

      ischemia: a deficiency of blood supply that may be temporary or permanent.
      Caused by shutting down of the blood vessels.

isolation barn: a facility used to separate sick horses from healthy ones.

IV: abbreviation for intravenous; an injection given in the vein.

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