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I 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. \ 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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