Lameness Problems in Gaited Horses, AAEP 2009

About 75 veterinarians gathered to discuss common lameness problems faced by gaited horses during the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention.

Foot lameness was the first topic of discussion, especially the high heel/low toe problem. Solutions included shoeing changes, for example with a wedge under the low heel to match the high heel.

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About 75 veterinarians gathered to discuss common lameness problems faced by gaited horses during the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention.

Foot lameness was the first topic of discussion, especially the high heel/low toe problem. Solutions included shoeing changes, for example with a wedge under the low heel to match the high heel.

Another topic was suspensory desmitis and treatments currently used for treatment. Those included topical anti-inflammatories such as Surpass, injections, and shock wave.

The use of a check ligament desmotomy for correcting a club foot was debated. While veterinarians in the room felt the procedure could offer correction if it was an acquired club foot of short duration, it was of little value in older horses that had a club foot from birth

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