Navicular Disease is a soundness problem in horses, more accurately called "navicular syndrome" as opposed to "disease." It most commonly describes an inflammation or degeneration of the navicular bone and its surrounding tissues, usually on the front feet. It can lead to significant and even disabling lameness.
Read more about Navicular Disease: Description of The Navicular Area, Causes and Contributing Factors of Navicular Syndrome, Signs, Treatment and Prognosis For Navicular Syndrome, Prognosis
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