Acta Vet. Brno 2026, 95: 135-139

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202695020135

Morphological finding of a large osteochondral defect of the trochlea tali in a foal – a case report

Filip Korim1, Filip Koľvek2, Michaela Karamanová2, Zuzana Čriepoková2

1University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Department of Morphological Disciplines, Košice, Slovak Republic
2University Veterinary Hospital, Equine Clinic, Košice, Slovak Republic

Received July 11, 2025
Accepted June 15, 2026

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