Case Study: Management of Contracted Tendons in a Foal A foal presented with contracted flexor tendons affecting the forelimbs. This case highlights the importance of coordinated management between the veterinarian, farrier, and owner to achieve a successful outcome. Treatment Plan: The veterinarian prescribed a course of strong antibiotics, which aided tendon relaxation as a secondary effect. Pain relief was administered to maintain comfort during the corrective process. The foal was placed on

ZuZu’s 2022 colt… for those who wanted to be sure he was able to get up. It’s important to let the milestone moments happen as they should. Moms need a few minutes to rest after delivery and babies need to stand on their own. It builds muscle memory and allows them to stimulate their muscles and stretch their tendons While it feels tempting to intervene, it’s seldom necessary or beneficial. | Horses of Sundance Meadows

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