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New Member:
skatman

Posted on Sunday, Nov 21, 2010 - 10:00 pm:

I have a 7 month of filly that I noticed has strange bumps on the inside of her knees. She currently receives grain and one flake of alfalfa twice daily. She is turned out all day and night. She is not on rich pasture, as there is very little grass at this time. I have never had a foal develop this. Is this OCD?
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010 - 6:56 pm:

Welcome Pam,
I cannot see much from the images but OCD is not generally evident grossly other than in severe cases where there is fluid distension of the joint capsule. I think you are more likely talking about enlargement of the physis, which is covered in the article associated with this discussion area. If after reading the article you remain uncertain the next step is to have your vet out for an exam and possibly radiography.
DrO
New Member:
skatman

Posted on Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010 - 8:10 pm:

Thank you sir. The article is very informative. I have searched the internet for more pictures of this.
I had not noticed the bony protrusion at the top of the inside of the knee before last week. I have never had a foal with this and was concerned due to the fact we were feeding her alfalfa and a 12% grain mix. I have discontinued the alfalfa and she now receives a handful of grain just to entice her to her area, and grass hay. I will attempt to attach more pictures. She is a wide stanced, heavy filly and I am thinking maybe she is growing too fast.
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Thursday, Nov 25, 2010 - 8:38 am:

Pam, I would evaluate feeding by assessing the foals condition: does he appear fat?

While I am not in any position to assess whether the foal is growing too quickly, if you are going to change feeding regimens, I recommend you do it slowly spending several weeks to make the whole change. I would reconsider such a drastic feeding change (we discuss this in the article) and if you decide to proceed involve your veterinarian in such a decision.
DrO
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