Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar - 385506 (Gujarat)
*Corresponding Author: E-mail: jnmistrynau@gmail.com
Online published on 19 March, 2013.
Retrospective investigation was undertaken of ten years equine case records. A total 176 cases (22.11 percent) with various kinds of lameness ailments were reported. Amongst these majority of the horses belonged to Non-descript breed (156) followed by Marwadi (16), Kathiawari (3) and Thoroughbred (1). The highest incidence was recorded in younger age group of less than 2 years as well as in females. The incidence of foot affections were highest followed by hock and fetlock joint disorders. Out of different causes reported wounds had highest incidence followed by laminitis, arthritis, fractures and others.
Equine, incidence, lameness
