{"id":12126,"date":"2026-09-23T12:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smrekovit.si\/?p=12126"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:48:42","slug":"foal-joint-problems-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smrekovit.si\/en\/primer-zrebe-sklepne-tezave\/","title":{"rendered":"Foal without a suckling reflex and with severe joint problems \u2013 a practical case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Case in brief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Animal<\/dt>\n
Foal<\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Purpose of rearing<\/dt>\n
Meat production<\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Period<\/dt>\n
From birth to approximately 9 months of age<\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Initial condition<\/dt>\n
\n According to the owner, the foal lacked a normal suckle reflex and\n probably did not receive an adequate amount of colostrum early after birth\n <\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Main problems<\/dt>\n
\n Marked swelling and pain affecting several joints, with severe\n difficulty standing up and moving\n <\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Veterinary care<\/dt>\n
\n According to the owner, the foal was examined by a veterinarian and\n received pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory treatment; antibiotics\n were mentioned, but actual antibiotic treatment is not confirmed\n <\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Use of Smrekovit<\/dt>\n
\n Smrekovit Ekstra, applied locally to affected joints and painful areas\n over a period of several months\n <\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Final outcome<\/dt>\n
\n The foal was raised to approximately 9 months of age and was then sent\n for slaughter in accordance with the purpose of the rearing; according\n to the owner, its condition improved somewhat towards the end, although\n prolonged problems were associated with poorer growth\n <\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Documentation level<\/dt>\n
Level C \u2013 partially documented case<\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Documentation<\/dt>\n
\n Audio-recorded retrospective interview with the owner and its transcript,\n together with 47 physically returned empty 150 mL containers of\n Smrekovit Ekstra\n <\/dd>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/dl>\n\n

\n No veterinary report, laboratory or diagnostic imaging results, or\n photographic follow-up of the case are available. The diagnosis is therefore\n not confirmed, and much of the clinical course is based on the owner’s\n retrospective account. The returned empty containers support the reported\n extensive and prolonged use of the product, but do not prove that the entire\n contents of all 47 containers were used exclusively on this foal. The case\n also does not allow a causal relationship between the use of Smrekovit and\n the final outcome to be established.\n <\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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