Infection of the tissues of the frog by micro-organisms. This is seen as a foul smelling black crud or discharge in the commissures and frog. Advanced cases may invade sensitive tissues and cause lameness. a.k.a: Frush (archaic).... ↪ Read more

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Soft swelling of the tendon sheath of the DDF just above the point of the hock. This swelling is often visible on both sides of the limb. Thoroughpin rarely results in lameness, but does indicate weakness in the hock, excessive stress, trauma , or a combination of these. a.k.a: Through-pin.... ↪ Read more

A fore limb.... ↪ Read more

Describes hoof shoeing or trimming done in an attempt to relieve lameness or unsoundness. a.k.a: Pathological shoeing.... ↪ Read more

Surgical severing of a tendon.... ↪ Read more

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[from theLatin tendo, to stretch]: Strong fibrous tissue which connects muscle to bone. Tendons function primarily to facilitate movement. Tendons slide within lubricated sheaths, are inelastic, and are subject to sprains and ruptures.... ↪ Read more

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Average 100° F (38° C), (99.1° to 100.8° F. range, influenced by age).... ↪ Read more

The hock joint.... ↪ Read more