Studies on Osteodystrophia Fibrosa in Equine

In present investigation, overall prevalence of osteodystrophia fibrosa in equids of Jammu region was recorded as 6.95 percent. The prevalence was 7.14 percent in mules and 6.06 percent in horses. Reduced level of plasma calcium and increased levels of plasma phosphorus and alkaline phosphates and radiographic findings of head region revealed increased translucency of bones such as maxillae, premaxillae and mandibles were observed in osteodystrophia fibrosa affected equines. All animals were treated with Calcium levulinate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12 injection @ 15 ml thrice in a week along with oral supplementation of lime water and Vitamin A, D3 and E Vitamin orally for four weeks.