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, radius, and cannon bones.
The sooner this condition is identified the easier it is to correct it. Severe conditions may need surgery to correct the defects and strengthen your horse’s lower limbs. Diet is the most effective method of treatment, and generally decreasing the overall diet to lose weight and slow down growth is advised. A diet restricting grains and sweet foods should be maintained to help your young horse lose weight. Your veterinarian will prescribe a course of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications that will give your horse relief from pain and it can help reduce the inflammation of joints. Your young foal should be restricted from intense exercise and kept in a confined space with soft flooring to protect the joint and allow healing.
Proper nutrition and a well-balanced diet recommended by your veterinarian can help prevent epiphysitis in your young foals.
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