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Most lameness problems have been simmering at a low level for a while before they become apparent. And, chances are, you may have detected the problem before it got out…

…lameness. He would stand normally when resting and walked normally, but the longer he trotted in harness, the worse he got. After work was stopped, he would sort of drag…

…you choose to believe, blame comes to rest on owners, trainers, riders, organizers, regulatory bodies, judges, veterinarians or blacksmiths. Of course, there’s also the ?accidents happen? excuse that lets everybody…

…lame within an hour. The vet on call felt it was hocks, treated him with Adequan and recommended a course of phenylbutazone. Jerry was obviously better the next day but…

…Stifle Injuries It’s no secret that significant stifle lamenesses have a poor prognosis. X-ray evidence of arthritic changes almost certainly means there is significant injury to one or more soft-tissue…

Differentiating between hock and stifle lameness is difficult. Flexion tests won’t do it, and local nerve blocks often give equivocal results. Palpation of the joints helps but may be hampered…