Epiphysitis Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Epiphysitis, also known as physitis, is a generalized bone disease of young, growing horses that is characterized by the enlargement of the growth plates in long bones such as the tibia,
Capped Elbow Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Capped elbow (olecranoid bursitis) is acquired and associated with a cosmetic blemish. It is caused by trauma, usually from the shoe on the affected leg contacting the elbow during motion
Bog Spavin Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Bog spavin in horses refers to inflammation of the synovial membrane. In this case, the membrane surrounds the tarsus, or hock, joint and can become long term. This can result
Bone Spavin Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Bone spavin is osteoarthritis, or the final phase of degenerative joint disease (DJD), inthe lower three hock joints. It usually affects the two lowest joints of the hock (thetarsometatarsal and
Kissing Spines Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Kissing spines is a skeletal abnormality which describes a condition in which two or more of the spinous processes are positioned in a way that they touch or rub against
Equine Dwarfism Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease. Dwarfism is defined as the “underdevelopment of the body characterised by an abnormally short stature often with underdeveloped limbs and other defects.” It is a condition which is passed on
In the world of equine health, few conditions are as perplexing and potentially debilitating as angular limb deformity (ALD). In this article, we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of ALD, shedding light on its causes, manifestations, and the crucial steps towards effective management and treatment.
