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The Incidence Of Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD) On A Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm

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Pagan, J.D. 1998. The incidence of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) on a Kentucky Thoroughbred farm. In: J.D. Pagan (Ed.) Advances in Equine Nutrition. pp. 469-475. Nottingham University Press. Nottingham, United Kingdom.

The incidence of developmental orthopedic disease on a commercial Thoroughbred farm was studied over a four-year period. A total of 271 foals were monitored. DOD was diagnosed in 10% of the foals. The results of this study suggest that growth rate and management may affect the incidence of certain types of DOD.

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