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PET TALK When growing pains take the reins: Osteochondrosis in horses

by PET TALK
| July 26, 2025 1:00 AM

Young horses are typically full of energy, running and playing with excitement, but sometimes, their quick growth can hinder their ability to frolic in the fields with their peers.

Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD) — a condition that occurs when bones and cartilage struggle to keep up with an animal’s growth — is among those that can create mobility issues. 

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