Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Things To Do To Prevent Navicular Disease

By Karina Frost


There are several types of disease that are considered mysterious when it comes to the horses. You may be working on your barn one day and see that all your horses are sitting on their haunches appearing to be really in so much pain. You may notice as well that they tend to be slower when racing and tend to be weak all the time.

Owners of the horses may not realize this fact until one day when their animal is already unwilling to move and stumble. If the animal is known to perform really well then there should be some problems that need solution. They may feel a lot of pain because of navicular syndrome in horses.

If the horse is in great pain then the reason would probably be the increased blood flow in the hooves. It could result to some changes in their coffin bone. To determine if one is experiencing this disease, you have to know the emerging symptoms or signs. If you trim their hooves well then everything will surely be alright.

The trimming should be done properly to get rid of problems such as the various symptoms and signs that they expect to feel. Not doing the right thing will immediately result to its abnormal growth especially their hooves. It could grow and wear according to its footing which can be kept on.

The bones can be so immobile and could cause poor blood circulation in their hooves. This kind of condition occurs on their front feet and could totally affect when proper treatment is not being given at the earliest stage of the disease. Horses are at high risk as well when they are overweight and fail to exercise daily.

Quarter type of horses for instance is really prone to have this condition and with the other breeds. They usually have small foot and body proportion compared to the others. This type of disease is mostly known to horses. This disease can be diagnosed during their first year of existence. Even when they are too young, they can still possibly experience the problem.

To totally avoid the problem, know what type of activity can keep them healthy all the time. The disease could happen when a person fails to take care of the animal. The owner must avoid having them overweight. You should let them exercise daily as much as possible.

This condition could also cause gradual lameness especially on their front feet. Navicular can be harder to detect and the condition will just worsen when it gets older. You will find them suffering from great problems which will be determined during their early existence.

The best thing to do to fully avoid it from happening is keeping them healthy and strong all the time. Good diet and proper exercise are all important to keep them alive for a long period of time. Too much pain can really ruin their system and their vigor especially during competition. The pain can be avoided however when you are responsible enough in keeping the stronger and healthier.




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