Ultrasound could save racehorses from bucked shins - Phys.org


8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Science X staff

When racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the animals, leading to pain and delays in training schedules.

When racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the anima… [+3249 chars]

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