Signs And Symptoms Of Navicular Syndrome
Rearing of horses has been a habit for decades. With these animals, one needs to take good care of them to maintain good health. Failure to do this, then they will get infections. A common infection here is the Navicular syndrome which the veterinaries still get confused about. When a Stallion is infected and diagnosis done, there is little hope. However, some common treatment done after diagnosis includes the use of natural herbs to heal.
There are many symptoms shown. In what is common among all the infected, lameness is a common sign. By watching the affected animal, one notices that sometimes, stumbling happens as it tries to move. The best procedure to diagnose the problem is to have the x-rays done on the navicular bone. This bone is located on the hoof, and it is a skeletal part of the leg supported by ligaments.
Owners notice the stallion sits on haunches and during this time, they show signs of pain. To those training for sports, pain is seen during the workout sessions making them have difficulties walking. When the pain is unbearable, it becomes hard to move few steps. The result is stumbling and falling. The horse feels a burning sensation in the affected area, made worse by increased blood inside the hooves. The shifting of coffin bone also worsens the pain.
If the owner fails to trim the hooves on time, there is cause to worry as the condition becomes imminent. What happens is an overgrown hoof and with time, the hooves start wearing depending on how it is treated. The bones become immobile making blood not to reach every part. There have been reports that in some cases, the bone sinks to the floor of the hooves, piercing the soft parts that bring the pain.
This condition usually attacks the front feet and affects both feet. If you keep horses in stalls, there is a higher chance that they get the disease. Animals kept in stalls require substantial physical demands caused by overweight. Those that are not comformationaly correct have a higher chance of getting the painful condition. Owners need to do everything to ensure they are healthy and prevent suffering.
It is widely known that some horses are more prone to the attacks. This includes the Quarter and Thoroughbred. These two have a small foot which is unproportionate to the body. The bad news also is that even those which are one year and bellow get these infections because the hoof is weak and still growing. This condition occurs slowly and this end up in progressive lameness.
Veterinary doctors find it hard to diagnose and detect this condition on time. It develops slowly and as a result, it will be known when the condition is worse. Owners wake up one day only to find the animals unable to stand and move, and showing signs of lameness.
The best way to diagnose these problems is to call a veterinary officer and record what they see. Taking x-rays also help to know the extent of the problem. This is followed by offering treatment that includes doing corrective trimming, shortening of the toe and correcting the pastern axis.
There are many symptoms shown. In what is common among all the infected, lameness is a common sign. By watching the affected animal, one notices that sometimes, stumbling happens as it tries to move. The best procedure to diagnose the problem is to have the x-rays done on the navicular bone. This bone is located on the hoof, and it is a skeletal part of the leg supported by ligaments.
Owners notice the stallion sits on haunches and during this time, they show signs of pain. To those training for sports, pain is seen during the workout sessions making them have difficulties walking. When the pain is unbearable, it becomes hard to move few steps. The result is stumbling and falling. The horse feels a burning sensation in the affected area, made worse by increased blood inside the hooves. The shifting of coffin bone also worsens the pain.
If the owner fails to trim the hooves on time, there is cause to worry as the condition becomes imminent. What happens is an overgrown hoof and with time, the hooves start wearing depending on how it is treated. The bones become immobile making blood not to reach every part. There have been reports that in some cases, the bone sinks to the floor of the hooves, piercing the soft parts that bring the pain.
This condition usually attacks the front feet and affects both feet. If you keep horses in stalls, there is a higher chance that they get the disease. Animals kept in stalls require substantial physical demands caused by overweight. Those that are not comformationaly correct have a higher chance of getting the painful condition. Owners need to do everything to ensure they are healthy and prevent suffering.
It is widely known that some horses are more prone to the attacks. This includes the Quarter and Thoroughbred. These two have a small foot which is unproportionate to the body. The bad news also is that even those which are one year and bellow get these infections because the hoof is weak and still growing. This condition occurs slowly and this end up in progressive lameness.
Veterinary doctors find it hard to diagnose and detect this condition on time. It develops slowly and as a result, it will be known when the condition is worse. Owners wake up one day only to find the animals unable to stand and move, and showing signs of lameness.
The best way to diagnose these problems is to call a veterinary officer and record what they see. Taking x-rays also help to know the extent of the problem. This is followed by offering treatment that includes doing corrective trimming, shortening of the toe and correcting the pastern axis.
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