Fetter Bone (Noun)
Meaning
The part between the fetlock and the hoof.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farrier carefully trimmed the fetlock bone and cleaned the area around the hooves.
- Careful not to damage the surrounding tissue, the veterinarian injected the medication into the fetlock bone.
- If left untreated,navicular bone issues in the fetlock bone area may lead to lameness in horses.
- The rider noticed tenderness in the fetlock bone of her mare and took her to a nearby vet.
- Daily hooves inspections can aid in the detection of afflictions to the fetlock bone of a horse.