Acta Vet. Brno 2023, 92: 329-334

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202392040329

Occurrence of osteochondrosis of the scapulohumeral joint in a 6-month-old filly: a case report

Andrea Paprnáková, Natália Rovňanová, Ján Kasič, Zdeněk Žert

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, University Veterinary Hospital, Equine Clinic, Košice, Slovakia

Received January 23, 2023
Accepted October 25, 2023

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