Definition of Sidebone. Meaning of Sidebone. Synonyms of Sidebone

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Definition of Sidebone

Sidebone
Sidebone Side"bone`, n. (Far.) A morbid growth or deposit of bony matter and at the sides of the coronet and coffin bone of a horse. --J. H. Walsh.

Meaning of Sidebone from wikipedia

- Sidebone is a common condition of horses, characterized by the ossification of the collateral cartilages of the coffin bone. These are found on either...
- pasterns are usually a result of excess concussion. They include: Ringbone Sidebone Splints Bucked shins Knee injuries that result from concussion, including...
- horse is more at risk for navicular disease, high or low ringbone, and sidebone. Also windpuffs and windgalls occur from chronic irritation within fetlock...
- or coffin joints, and can cause lameness. Shoe boil: see "capped joint" Sidebone: ossification of the collateral cartilages of the hoof secondary to chronic...
- increase with age, and appears to be heritable. This condition, called sidebone when it affects the lateral and medial cartilages of the foot, is common...
- thereby decreasing the risk of concussion-related lamenesses such as sidebone, ringbone, and others. Certain conformational faults will encourage a horse...