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How do you treat a swollen fetlock on a horse?

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Asked by: Krystal Morgan

What causes swelling in horses hind legs?

Lymphangitis, vasculitis, big leg disease, staph infection, or cellulitis. Whatever you call it, this recurrent bacterial infection and leg swelling affects many horses — of any breed — and is a frustrating cause of lameness and loss of money and time.