Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pathological features of multiple bone infection in the foal.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1978
- Authors:
- Bennett, D
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at two young horses (foals) that had infections in multiple bones. The infections were mostly found around the growth plates, which are the areas where bones grow. In both foals, the infection caused damage to the bone and, in some cases, the cartilage that helps bones grow, along with a lot of inflammation in the area. The researchers discussed what these findings might mean for understanding how bone infections develop in foals. The outcome of the treatment for these infections was not specified in the abstract.
Abstract
The gross and histological features of multiple bone infection in two foals are described. In both cases the lesions were confined to the region of the growth plate. Bone and, in some cases, growth plate cartilage destruction has occurred associated with an extensive inflammatory cell infiltration. The significance of the pathological observation is discussed in relation to the pathogenesis of bone infection in the foal.
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