Chronic progressive lymphedema in Belgian draft horses : understanding and managing a challenging disease

Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a condition with a significant impact on the health and welfare of the current draft horse population. Clinical signs are severe and primarily involve the progressive swelling of the distal portions of the legs, which is accompanied by scaling, marked dermal fibrosis, and the development of skinfolds and nodules, which are often complicated by secondary infections. Current treatment and management options aim only at slowing down the disease's progression. Despite the severity of this condition, many uncertainties regarding its etiology and pathogenesis... Mehr ...