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Figure 16.6 This horse’s infection entered through the small wounds on its heel
Clinical signs
These depend on the severity of the condition. It may result in the following.
• Variable degrees of swelling of the lower limb. In a severe case this can spread above the
hock or knee to as far as the stifle or elbow. The upper limit of the swelling may be
clearly demarcated as a prominent ridge. Over a period of 24 hours, the limb may
become 2–3 times its normal size.
• Stiffness or mild to severe lameness. The horse may be reluctant to move or bear weight
on the affected limb.
• In severe cases, yellow serum may ooze from the limb which is hot, firm and painful to
