Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2459805 | Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice | 2008 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
This article describes tendon disorders in cattle and treatments for such disorders. Tendon injuries causing loss of a production animal or a decreased level of production result in significant economic loss to the cattle producer. Tendon disorders may be congenital or acquired. Congenital abnormalities may include tendon laxity, contracted tendons, or tendon displacement. Acquired tendon disorders may include tendon laxity, contracture, luxation, tendinitis, laceration, avulsion, rupture, and tenosynovitis.
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Authors
David E. DVM, MS, André DMV, MS, Guy DMV, MS,