Rearing of horses has been a habit for decades. With these animals, one needs to take good care of them to maintain good health. Failure to do this, then they will get infections. A common infection here is the Navicular syndrome which the veterinaries still get confused about. When a Stallion is infected and diagnosis done, there is little hope. However, some common treatment done after diagnosis includes the use of natural herbs to heal.
This disease in stallions has different characteristics. In some instances, it presents itself as a form of intermittent lameness. The animal attacked by this condition will stumble many times when moving. The best way to diagnose this disease involves taking the x-rays done in the navicular bone. This is a small bone in the foot and forms part of the skeleton, and it is held in position by ligaments.
Owners notice the stallion sits on haunches and during this time, they show signs of pain. To those training for sports, pain is seen during the workout sessions making them have difficulties walking. When the pain is unbearable, it becomes hard to move few steps. The result is stumbling and falling. The horse feels a burning sensation in the affected area, made worse by increased blood inside the hooves. The shifting of coffin bone also worsens the pain.
If the owner fails to trim the hooves on time, there is cause to worry as the condition becomes imminent. What happens is an overgrown hoof and with time, the hooves start wearing depending on how it is treated. The bones become immobile making blood not to reach every part. There have been reports that in some cases, the bone sinks to the floor of the hooves, piercing the soft parts that bring the pain.
Animals suffering from this condition get infection in both front feet. Rearing the Mare in stalls, a higher chance of occurrence happens. Those inside stalls need physical stability and if they are overweight, then it becomes a huge problem. If such an animal is not comformationaly correct, the condition is more prevalence leading to a paining sensation. To prevent this issue, ensure the stallion remains healthy always.
Some stallions are more prone to the attacks than others. Quarter Horses are more prone. The Thoroughbreds, which are known to have small foot unproportional to their body suffers more. Today, the disease has been diagnosed in animals which are one-year-old and less since their hooves are susceptible and not grown. Trying to grow the Mares for sale within a short time is a reason for the occurrence. Though the condition is gradual, it leads to progressive lameness.
Veterinary doctors find it hard to diagnose and detect this condition on time. It develops slowly and as a result, it will be known when the condition is worse. Owners wake up one day only to find the animals unable to stand and move, and showing signs of lameness.
The best way to diagnose these problems is to call a veterinary officer and record what they see. Taking x-rays also help to know the extent of the problem. This is followed by offering treatment that includes doing corrective trimming, shortening of the toe and correcting the pastern axis.
This disease in stallions has different characteristics. In some instances, it presents itself as a form of intermittent lameness. The animal attacked by this condition will stumble many times when moving. The best way to diagnose this disease involves taking the x-rays done in the navicular bone. This is a small bone in the foot and forms part of the skeleton, and it is held in position by ligaments.
Owners notice the stallion sits on haunches and during this time, they show signs of pain. To those training for sports, pain is seen during the workout sessions making them have difficulties walking. When the pain is unbearable, it becomes hard to move few steps. The result is stumbling and falling. The horse feels a burning sensation in the affected area, made worse by increased blood inside the hooves. The shifting of coffin bone also worsens the pain.
If the owner fails to trim the hooves on time, there is cause to worry as the condition becomes imminent. What happens is an overgrown hoof and with time, the hooves start wearing depending on how it is treated. The bones become immobile making blood not to reach every part. There have been reports that in some cases, the bone sinks to the floor of the hooves, piercing the soft parts that bring the pain.
Animals suffering from this condition get infection in both front feet. Rearing the Mare in stalls, a higher chance of occurrence happens. Those inside stalls need physical stability and if they are overweight, then it becomes a huge problem. If such an animal is not comformationaly correct, the condition is more prevalence leading to a paining sensation. To prevent this issue, ensure the stallion remains healthy always.
Some stallions are more prone to the attacks than others. Quarter Horses are more prone. The Thoroughbreds, which are known to have small foot unproportional to their body suffers more. Today, the disease has been diagnosed in animals which are one-year-old and less since their hooves are susceptible and not grown. Trying to grow the Mares for sale within a short time is a reason for the occurrence. Though the condition is gradual, it leads to progressive lameness.
Veterinary doctors find it hard to diagnose and detect this condition on time. It develops slowly and as a result, it will be known when the condition is worse. Owners wake up one day only to find the animals unable to stand and move, and showing signs of lameness.
The best way to diagnose these problems is to call a veterinary officer and record what they see. Taking x-rays also help to know the extent of the problem. This is followed by offering treatment that includes doing corrective trimming, shortening of the toe and correcting the pastern axis.
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