Trigeminus-mediiertes Headshaking – Von der Diagnostik bis zur Therapie

Headshaking ist eine oft schwerwiegende Krankheit, die zu einer deutlichen Beeinträchtigung des Wohlbefindens und der Nutzbarkeit erkrankter Pferde führen kann. Die Autoren stellen die Diagnostik sowie verschiedene Therapiemöglichkeiten vor und geben eine Einschätzung zur Prognose.

Publication History

Article published online:
18 June 2021

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