1. Presentation by Lisa M Janssen

2. Developmental joint disease in horses usually < 1 yr old Bone malformation causing pain

3. Mulitfactorial –Rapid Growth or Development –Nutritional Imbalance –Inheritability –Hormonal Imbalance –Trauma and Exercise

8. Equine OCD is a manageable condition Contact your Veterinarian Consult a certified Equine Nutritionist

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