Clinical Signs and History

OwnerÕs Complaint: The foal has a swollen right hind fetlock.  The foal is very lame on 
the right hind limb and refuses to use it.  The mare might have stepped on the foalÕs leg.

Present History: The foal is otherwise normal except for the lameness, and is nursing 
normally.

Past History:  The mare is current on her vaccinations and de-worming.  The foal 
however has not been vaccinated or de-wormed.  The foal and mare are part of the 
owners small herd.