> MF :>>> Has anyone around come across a foal with relaxed tendons where
> MF :>fore
> MF :>>> feet have tendon that seem to strech rather than support the
> weight?
 
> MF :>BK>How old is the foal? Yes these are not that unusual in very very
> young
> MF :>foals
 
> MF :>    She is now about six weeks, however this was a birth
> MF :>"defect".
> MF :>    They have put corrective shoes on and she moves almost
> MF :>normal now
> MF :>    !!!
 
> MF :>BK>I honestly don't know the specifics about this one although I
> know
> MF :>several
> MF :>BK>babies that suffered through this that are now normal..
> Hey, is this epiphysitis by any chance?  If it is, let me know.  It
 
No it's not.
 
 
 
> is super common around here due to two facts that are undeniable: the
 
Same here.
 
 
> Calcium:Phosphorus ratio in our feeds, particularly alfalfa, are
> detrimental and have WAY TOO MUCH CALCIUM.  Balanced rations like pellets
 
Ours is usually to much hot protien.
 
> people finally get aropund to calling a vet, the vet will prescribe
> regular exercise which the people will do for a week or two, and special
> supplements that are available to offset the problem.  The supplements
> that people get tired of feeding.
 
With bouts of Epifisitus you do NOT want to excersise the babies.. they need 
stall rest till the swelling goes down..  
 
 
 
 
                               BK 
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