
Up to 80% of young horses in some breeds develop osteochondritis dissecans, McCoy says. Although any breed of horse can be affected, Standardbreds and Warmbloods are considered to be predisposed to osteochondritis dissecans.
Any joint can be affected. The joints most commonly affected in horses are the fetlock, hock, and stifle. It is not
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