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Osteodysgenesis in a foal associated with copper deficiency

Authors: Carbery JT
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 26, Issue 11, pp 279-280, Nov 1978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Skeletal/bone/cartilage, Copper, Trace elements, Joint/arthrology, Locomotor, Disease/defect, Poisoning - chemical
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: A thoroughbred foal developed painful swellings of the fetlocks that consisted of exostoses above and below the joints, and excess fluid in the joint capsules. Blood samples revealed a PCV of 24%, a Hb level of 7.5g/100ml, and a serum copper level of 0.1mg/l. Treatment with calcium copper edetate resulted in clinical improvement and recovery.

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