Degenerative joint disease is a common malady of the horse. It most frequently strikes the hocks, front fetlocks, and front navicular bones, and its consequences can be severe. In fact, degeneration of the joints is the most common reason for retirement of a horse from athletic use. What mechanisms underlie this joint erosion, and what can be done to stop it?
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