Spavin: meaning, definitions and examples
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spavin
[ หspรฆvษชn ]
horse disease
Spavin refers to a type of lameness in horses caused by problems in the hock joint, which is a large joint in the hind leg. It commonly occurs due to wear and tear or injury, leading to inflammation in the area. There are two main types of spavin: bog spavin, which involves swelling from fluid accumulation, and bone spavin, which involves bony changes in the joint. Treatment typically involves rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and sometimes injections to alleviate symptoms.
Synonyms
equine condition, joint disorder, lameness.
Examples of usage
- The horse was diagnosed with bone spavin after a thorough examination.
- Bog spavin can sometimes be managed with ice and rest.
- Many trainers monitor their horses closely for any signs of spavin.
Translations
Translations of the word "spavin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espavรญn
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเคพเคตเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Spavin
๐ฎ๐ฉ spavin
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐะฒัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ spawina
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท spavin
๐ช๐ธ espavรญn
๐น๐ท spavin
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุจุงููู
๐จ๐ฟ spavin
๐ธ๐ฐ spavin
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌ่ ฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ spavin
๐ฎ๐ธ spavin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะฐะฒะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ spavin
๐ฒ๐ฝ espavรญn
Etymology
The term 'spavin' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'espavin'. The Old French term likely evolved from the Vulgar Latin 'spavinum', which has connections to the Latin word 'spavus' meaning 'to sprain'. This etymology reflects the condition's association with injury or discomfort in horses. Historically, spavin was recognized by horsemen as a common ailment, and as a result, it became a significant concern in equine health. The understanding of spavin has advanced over the years, with modern veterinary medicine providing more precise diagnostics and treatments.