Learning how to identify and effectively monitor angular limb deformities in foals may help save you money while creating a stronger athlete.

More often than not, a foal has some degree of angular limb deformity at birth. But will the issue resolve itself naturally, or does it require assistance? Evaluating the degree of severity of the deformity within the first few weeks of the foal’s life helps an owner develop a plan for treating the afflicted limb.