Stimulation of the physeal growth plate offers an effective, practical, and economic treatment for foals with angular limb deformities. The treatment can be carried out under sedation at an early age, and it leaves no detectable signs after treatment.Angular limb deformity is a well-recognized problem in a small but significant number of foals. It is generally accepted that most cases will correct themselves with time or with careful corrective trimming and shoeing carried out before closure of therelevant growth plates.
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