|
Discussion on Long term effects of PHF?
|
Author |
Message |
Member: 3rsatsmf
|
Posted on Sunday, Oct 4, 2009 - 8:37 pm:
I am considering the purchase of a 2 year old gelding, who has just recovered from PHF. Is there anything of which I should be particularly aware? Are there any long-term effects of this disease?
|
Member: scooter
|
Posted on Sunday, Oct 4, 2009 - 9:06 pm:
Hi Joni, my old mare had what I believe was PHF many years ago and had no long-term effects from it. As long as he is fully recovered and didn't founder, which happens quite often with PHF he should be fine. If you don't know the horse personally I would maybe consider x-raying the hooves.
|
Moderator: DrO
|
Posted on Monday, Oct 5, 2009 - 8:22 am:
Hello Joni, The article gives the prognosis for this disease. Radiographs for rotation seem sensible to me if the horse had founder. DrO
|
|