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Internal Hoof Sturcture
Internal Hoof Sturcture
Internal Hoof Sturcture
Diagram showing horse hoof and navicular bone.
photo -Pro Horse
Freya's Navicular Bone
Internal Hoof Sturcture
Internal Hoof Sturcture
Navicular syndrome, often called navicular disease, is a syndrome of lameness problems in horses. It most commonly describes an inflammation or degeneration of the navicular bone and its surrounding tissues, usually on the front feet. It can lead to significant and even disabling lameness.[1]
Wikipedia/photo -Horse Journals
Freya's Navicular Bone
Internal Hoof Sturcture
Pen Vet New Bolton Center
Notice Freya's bone is shaped oddly. Not a rectangular shape as in the first diagram. Freya's bone appears more triangular shaped.
Pen Vet New Bolton Center
Medical Expenses for a Navicular Horse
Pen Vet New Bolton Center
Medical Expenses for a Navicular Horse
Medical Expenses for a Navicular Horse
Medical Expenses for a Navicular Horse
- Lameness Examination including Radiographic Examination $647.00
- Osphos shot $310.00
- Therapeutic shoes $200.00-$425.00 every 5-6 weeks. Cost varies as to whether the horse needs to be tranquilized.
- Equioxx tablets $1.70 per day
- An owner will have additional medical expenses such as annual shots and dental.
Results
Medical Expenses for a Navicular Horse
Medical Expenses for a Navicular Horse
With the proper diagnoses and medical care Freya is happily doing what she loves to do. She is a pleasure horse. Freya spends most of her days grazing in her field.