Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Orthopedic Conditions of the Premature and Dysmature Foal.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Coleman, Michelle C & Whitfield-Cargile, Canaan
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Incomplete ossification of the cuboidal bones is a common finding in premature and dysmature foals, and possibly in foals with hypothyroidism. Radiographs of the carpus and tarsus should be performed in any high-risk foal to obtain a diagnosis. Goals of treatment include limiting weight bearing and exercise. The prognosis is guarded depending on the degree of incomplete ossification.
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