Retrospective study of the clinical features of limb cellulitis in 63 horses

Retrospective study of the clinical features of limb cellulitis in 63 horses

Vet Rec. 2008 Feb 23

Fjordbakk CT, Arroyo LG, Hewson J.
Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario n1g 2w1, Canada.

A retrospective study of 63 horses diagnosed with limb cellulitis between 1994 and 2005 was conducted. They all had an acute onset of painful, generalised limb swelling, and a clinical diagnosis of limb cellulitis was made by the attending clinician. None of the horses had more than one limb affected. Hindlimbs were significantly more often affected than the forelimbs (P less then 0.05).

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