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Fracture zones in Equines
Zone 4 - Proximal to elbow/stifle Zone 3 - Mid-proximal radius / Tarsus and tibia Zone 2 - Mid-metacarpus to distal radius / Mid to proximal metatarsus Zone 1 - Distal metacarpus/tarsus to floor
Bovine foot lameness causes
Sole ulcers White line disease Sole bruising Digital dermatitis Foul / Interdigital necrobacillosis Interdigital hyperplasia FB penetration
Treatment of hock cellulitis / bursitis
Not usually necessary unless secondary infection ABx will usually relieve lameness DO NOT INCISE AND DRAIN
Osteomyelitis causes in calves and foals
Trueperella Streptococcus Staphylococcus Salmonella E. coli
Risk factors for fractures in horses
Longer racing distances Jump racing Firmer going Older horse (post 6-7y) Short holidays from exercise after a busy period Racing after phenylbutazone treatment