I have a question

[PaintNminis]

How much would Surgery be for a horse with osteochondrosis

is the stifle????? and how long would recovery take?

 

[txminipinto]

Probably a couple thousand at least. I would get estimates from various hospitals (they'll need to see or take radiographs).

 

[PaintNminis]

Scary! I will shop around then

Also I was reading and it is just a defect - it isn't genetic is it?

 

[Alex]

Is Osteochondrosis like a locking stifle? If it is its genetic...

 

[PaintNminis]

from what I understand the Cartiledge is just floating around

not where it should be - The vet said he sees it all the time in Biggies but not often in minis

it happens when they grew too fast

 

[Alex]

Ohh I didnt know that. I dont know if its genetic.

Toni does one of your babies have it?

 

[PaintNminis]

yes one of my babies

 

[wpsellwood]

I found this article, doesnt quote a price but its very interesting.

http://www.helium.com/items/645065-equine-...-growing-horses

 

[PaintNminis]

thanks Brenda