Anamnesis

The review and history of the horse is important being that many processes are related to the breed, sex, age...  It should not be forgotten that a well done anamnesis can save us time and provide us with essential data to arrive at the diagnosis.

Age: for example, strangles due to infection by Streptococcus equi occurs in foals. But on the other hand, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is usually found in older animals.

Reason for visit: what is the main problem, duration, emergence of the same symptoms in other horses; existence of stress (changes in handling, alimentation, pneumonia by transportation), calendar of vaccinations and dewormings, previous illnesses, treatments...

Cough
• Intensity and duration.
• Moment of: nocturnal, diurnal, after exercise (evaluating the intensity of exercise used) or at rest, seasonal, related to the surrounding area or environment.....
• dry or productive.