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Lameness (equine)

Lameness is an abnormal gait or stance of an animal that is the result of dysfunction of the locomotor system. In the horse, it is most commonly caused by pain, but can be due to neurologic or mechanical dysfunction. Lameness is a common veterinary problem in racehorses, sport horses, and pleasure horses. It is one of the most costly health problems for…

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Causes of lameness

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Horseman’s terms for lameness or blemishes

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Lameness (equine)

Nodes81
Edges80
Triples23
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.024691
Components1

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lameness horse may leg limb hoof pain also joint cause radiographs used hind bone lame nerve tissue injury usually soft

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
metabolic dysfunctioninstance ofbut other causes0.80text
circulatory diseaseinstance ofbut other causes0.80text
and infection can also cause paininstance ofbut other causes0.80text
subsequent lameness.Orthopedic causes of lameness are very commoninstance ofbut other causes0.80text
may be the result of damage to the hoofinstance ofbut other causes0.80text
boneinstance ofbut other causes0.80text
jointsinstance ofbut other causes0.80text
or soft tissueinstance ofbut other causes0.80text
cellulitisinstance ofThese include problems0.80text
hoof abscessesinstance ofThese include problems0.80text
and septic arthritis.Mechanical lamenessMechanical lameness is caused by a physical abnormalityinstance ofThese include problems0.80text
such as scar tissueinstance ofThese include problems0.80text

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