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What is the most common cause of acquired tendon contracture in horses?
What is the most common cause of acquired tendon contracture in horses?
- Degenerative joint disease (correct)
- Soft-tissue wounds
- Pedal bone fracture
- Uterine malposition
What is a potential cause of contracted limbs in newborn foals?
What is a potential cause of contracted limbs in newborn foals?
- Ligament injuries
- Joint dislocation
- Nutritional errors (correct)
- Muscle overuse
What do some newborn foals with tendon deformities attempt to do?
What do some newborn foals with tendon deformities attempt to do?
- Stand on their heels
- Walk normally
- Walk on the dorsum of their fetlocks (correct)
- Crawl on their knees
What is intimately associated with contracted flexor tendons in horses?
What is intimately associated with contracted flexor tendons in horses?
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What is the most likely cause of contracted limbs in newborn foals?
What is the most likely cause of contracted limbs in newborn foals?
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What is a potential result of chronic pain in horses with flexor tendon disorders?
What is a potential result of chronic pain in horses with flexor tendon disorders?
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How do some affected newborn foals attempt to walk?
How do some affected newborn foals attempt to walk?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT implicated in causing contracted limbs in newborn foals?
Which of the following conditions is NOT implicated in causing contracted limbs in newborn foals?
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What is an intimate association with contracted flexor tendons in horses?
What is an intimate association with contracted flexor tendons in horses?
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