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Title: Osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles and atlanto-occipital dysplasia in a Belgian horse. Author: Muirhead T, McClure JT, Bourque A, Pack L. Journal: Can Vet J; 2003 Dec; 44(12):984-6. PubMed ID: 14703085. Abstract: A lesion in the cervical region of a 14-month-old Belgian gelding with severe ataxia was suspected. Necropsy revealed symmetric focal cartilage defects compatible with osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles and atlanto-occipital dysplasia. To our knowledge this is the first equine report of symmetrical osteochondrosis of the occipital condyles causing neurologic signs.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]