Unsoundness and Blemishes
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A defect in form or function that affects usefulness of function that affects usefulness of horse is called …
Unsoundness
What are the two types of unsoundness?
Working and Breeding
A deviation in structure that does not affect usefulness is called a …
Blemish
Name some of the unsoundnesses and blemishes that can be found on the head.
• Blindness • Periodic opthalmia (moon blindness) • Overshot/ undershot jaw • Poll evil • Wobbler
Name some of the unsoundnesses and blemishes that can be found on the Withers and Shoulders.
• Fistulous withers - Sweeney
Name some of the unsoundnesses and blemishes that can be found on the front legs.
• Bucked shins • Ringbone • Splints • Navicular disease • Wind puffs • Capped elbow
Name some of the unsoundnesses and blemishes that can be found on the hind legs.
• Stifled • Stringhalt • Curb • Bog spavin • Bone spavin • Thoroughpin
Where can you look for warning signs of unsoundness and blemishes? (not physically located on the animal)
• Change in posture - Performance clues
Changes of posture include …
• Pointing the foot on one side • Leaning backwards or forwards • Resting one foot on the toe
Performance clues include …
• Clumsiness, tripping • Gait irregularity • Rough up/down transitions • Refusals or uncooperative
Lameness Examination on the Farm: Examine the horse for lameness in _______.
Motion
Lameness Examination on the Farm: Front end lameness is indicated by …
A head bob
Lameness Examination on the Farm: Hind end lameness is indicated by …
Hip elevation
Lameness Examination on the Farm: What increases the symptoms of lameness?
• Walking • Trotting • Working in circles
Lameness ExaminationVeterinary Professional: What test is done by veterinarians to detect lameness?
Flexion test
Lameness ExaminationVeterinary Professional: When looking for lameness, the vet starts at the ______ end of the leg and works _______.
Distal, Upwards