9 Questions
What is the most common cause of acquired tendon contracture in horses?
Degenerative joint disease
What is a potential cause of contracted limbs in newborn foals?
Nutritional errors
What do some newborn foals with tendon deformities attempt to do?
Walk on the dorsum of their fetlocks
What is intimately associated with contracted flexor tendons in horses?
Problems associated with bone growth
What is the most likely cause of contracted limbs in newborn foals?
Pain-induced reflex muscle contraction
What is a potential result of chronic pain in horses with flexor tendon disorders?
Lameness
How do some affected newborn foals attempt to walk?
On the dorsum of their fetlocks
Which of the following conditions is NOT implicated in causing contracted limbs in newborn foals?
Soft-tissue wounds and infection
What is an intimate association with contracted flexor tendons in horses?
Physitis
Test your knowledge about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of flexor tendon disorders in horses, including congenital and acquired deformities. Learn about the impact of chronic pain and potential genetic factors in the development of these conditions.
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