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Lameness due to stretcher
Stretching leg is an inherited condition in which the tarsal joint is abnormally stretched due to cramping in the Achilles tendon.
Definition
Stretching leg is an inherited condition in which the tarsal joint is abnormally stretched due to cramping in the Achilles tendon.Cause
Stretching leg is a hereditary condition that reveals itself from the age of six weeks.Description
Stretching leg is a sporadically inherited hereditary disorder in which the tarsal joint cannot be bent.The condition usually manifests itself at a young age, but not below the age of six weeks. In light cases the claw is still on the ground. When there are severe cramps, the claw points backwards. If both legs are affected, the animals are laid down a lot.