DEVELOPMENTAL orthopedic disease remains one of the top concerns for breeders worldwide. The term developmental orthopaedic disease (DOD) encompasses all orthopaedic problems seen in the growing foal. Common DODs include:

  • Angular limb deformities
  • Physitis
  • Flexural deformities
  • Osteochondrosis
  • Researchers have identified several predisposing factors for DODs, including nutritional excesses or imbalances, rapid growth, genetic predisposition, and trauma to the cartilage.