ANSC 2251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Vasodilation, Arthrodesis, Flat Feet
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Unsoundness any alteration of a horse"s structure or any disease that lessens or is likely to lessen a horse"s working power. Blemish any mark or deformity that diminishes the beauty or value of a horse but does not affect its usefulness. Cause: inherited unsoundness that results in the mandible being longer than the maxillae. Overshot jaw (parrot mouth) - more serious. Cause: genetics, trauma, illness as foal nears period of rapid growth. Common cause: mare bred with stallion with a very different head size. Cause: usually injury from shoe when front leg is folded and hoof hits it. Clinical signs: swelling at point of elbow. Cause: bumping hock when transported in short trailer or one with unpadded tailgate. Clinical signs: thickening of skin or large callus at point of hock. Clinical signs: fluid swelling of the deep digital flexor tendon as it passes around the hock.
