Goiter/swolen thyroid

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goldie12

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It is suspected that my horse has the above she's only 6 and I'm worried sick! Got the vet coming first thing tomorrow and wondered if any of you had experienced this with your own horses? I can't find much info about it. Thanks
 
I'm sorry but I know nothing about this in horses. In people it used to be known as Derbyshire neck and was a result of a deficiency as a result of the underlying rocks. I do hope the vet can sort this out without too much difficulty for your horse, or you.
 
My horse had a tyroid gland removed just over a month ago! The lump had been there some time without affecting her, but when it was tested it was a carcinoma. I am told this is very rare and normally they are just benign tumors. I also had alot of trouble finding any information.
She had the the whole thyroid removed under standing sedation, the procedure was a complete success and she is now back in full work :)
Apologies for spelling, on my phone.
 
Our old stallion has a goiter. We first noticed it when he was about 15 and had it tested which came back that it was benign. He is now into his 27th year and still going strong. He competed until he was 25 with no ill effects caused by it.
 
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