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How long does it take for bone spavin to fuse?
Generally, fusion takes six to nine months to develop and, at most, 65% of treated horses are able to return to some work. An alternative means of fusion is to inject a chemical called sodium moniodoacetate (MIA) into the joints.
Is a bone spavin a blemish?
A bog spavin is considered a blemish, but should be taken as a warning sign. Bog spavins are often seen on horses with straight hocks, or when horses with weak hock conformation do work that is hard for their hocks. Bone spavin appears as a hard swelling low on the inner hock.
Is spavin hereditary?
Like osteoarthritis in people, the cause of spavin is not very well understood. There is a very high incidence of it in Icelandic ponies, suggesting that in this breed there is a genetic predisposition. Other factors, including trauma and conformation, may play a role.
How do horses get bog spavin?
What causes bog spavin? There are a number of causes, but most commonly bog spavin is caused by osteochondrosis in young horses. Other causes include biomechanical stresses, for example conformational faults such as straight hocks, sickle hocked or cow hocked; lameness in another limb; intense training.
What causes bone spavin?
Bone spavin is a bony growth within the lower hock joint of horse or cattle. It is caused by osteoarthritis, and the degree of lameness that results can be serious enough to end a horse’s competitive career.
What causes Osselets in horses?
Causes of Osselets in Horses Osselets in horses is caused by chronic stress injury to the fetlock joint to one or both legs. Chronic stress injury can happen by: Re-occurring shock forces during racing and training. Hard training in young horses.
What is a Thoroughpin in horses?
A Thoroughpin is a cosmetic blemish of the hock involving distention of the tarsal sheath of the deep digital flexor tendon just above the hock. It’s characterized by fluid, typically located on the inside of the hock, that courses up and down the leg in the direction of the tarsal sheath.
How are Osselets treated?
Treatment of Osselets in Horses Usually, stall rest is recommended for up to 6 weeks. It is important that your horse does not return to activity too early. The veterinarian may also suggest alternating cold and hot treatment of the area. This will help with swelling and inflammation of the fetlocks.