Distal radial physis (growth plates) are slightly enlarged above both knees. This is a warning sign of over nutrition of the foal and too rapid growth of the long bones.
Distal physis of the front metacarpal (cannon) indicating rapid growth - epiphysitis
Distal physis (growth plate) of both radius bones (forearm) are enlarged indicating rapid growth from over nutrition. It is called epiphysitis.
Distal tarsal (hock) physis is enlarged indicating rapid growth - epiphysitis
Distal physis (growth plate) of both radius bones (forearm) are enlarged indicating rapid growth from over nutrition. It is called epiphysitis.
Epiphysitis in a 4 month old. The enlargements at the fetlocks look like 2 round firm masses on the inside of both of these limbs.
Distal physis (growth plate) of both radius bones (forearm) are enlarged indicating rapid growth from over nutrition. It is called epiphysitis.
Epiphysitis in a 4 month old. The enlargements at the carpus and fetlock have actually reduced in size over the last 6 weeks through reduction of feed intake including being turned out on a dirt lot.
Distal physis (growth plate) of both radius bones (forearm) are enlarged indicating rapid growth from over nutrition. It is called epiphysitis.
Both fetlock of this foal have rounded enlargements with is the enlargement of the proximal part of the growth plate (epiphysis) over developing from rapid growth due to excessive intake of calories.
