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Polydactyly in a Thoroughbred colt

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1983 Light.pdf (215.84 KB)
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CVM Senior Seminars
Author
Light, Deborah E.
Abstract

Polydactyly is an uncommon anomaly in the horse. There have been numerous reports in the literatur concerning this condition, but no long-term studies following surgical correction. In this seminar, a case seen in private practice will be presented which was evaluated intermittently over a one year period following surgical removal of the supernumerary digit. The bay colt was foaled on a large Thoroughbred breeding farm (200 mares) with no known history of anomalies. Radiographci examinations both prior to surgical correction and in periodic post-surgical evaluations will be discussed. Prognosis will be discussed with regard to this case and selected other surgical or nonsurgical digit malformations.

Journal / Series
Senior seminar paper
Seminar SF610.1 1983 no.8345
Date Issued
1982-09-03
Keywords
Horses -- Abnormalities -- Case studies
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Horses -- Surgery -- Case studies
Type
term paper

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