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Osteochondrosis in Horses

Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment

Osteochondrosis is a prevalent developmental orthopedic disease mostly found in growing horses. It affects the cartilage and bone flaps in the joints, which either stay partially attached or completely detach from the joint. The abnormal cartilage and flaps cause inflammation in the joint and will eventually lead to arthritis.

Causes for this disease include too rapid growth, hormone imbalance, nutritional deficiency, trauma, excessive exercising at a growing age and genetics.

Symptoms of Osteochondrosis in Horses

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Treatment of Osteochondrosis in Horses

As soon as any abnormal cartilage and flaps are located, they should be surgically removed.

Prevention of Osteochondrosis in Horses

To prevent this disease, it is best to keep a balanced diet with all the required nutrients from a young age.

Growing horses should not be excessively exercised to prevent any trauma. Regular height and weight measurement can help determine if the horse is growing at a normal rate or too fast. The conformation of the limbs should also be observed for any developing problems.

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The Happie symptom checker allows you to add all of your horse’s abnormal symptoms in order to present potential causes and diseases.

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