Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clydesdale foals with congenital deformities - what to know
By Boyd, J S·Published in Equine veterinary journal·1976·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Congenital deformities in two Clydesdale foals.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two Clydesdale foals were found to have congenital deformities, which means they were born with these issues. One foal had mild problems with the position of its front leg joints and the alignment of its spine, while the other had severe issues, including a twisted neck, a curved spine, and some of its vertebrae fused together. The researchers compared these deformities to those seen in a condition known as contracted foal syndrome and discussed what these issues might mean for the foals' development. The outcome of the study does not specify treatment or prognosis for the foals.
Abstract
The deformities observed in 2 Clydesdale foals are described. Both had abnormal joint positions in the forelimbs and discrepancies in the symmetry of the vertebral column. The changes were only mild in one case but extreme in the other where it was accompanied by torticollis, scoliosis and vertebral fusion. A comparison is made with deformities described in the contracted foal syndrome and some of the developmental implications discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/976230/