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fistulous withers en · NOUN

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  1. (plural, singular) Inflammation of the serous bursa of withers in horses which bursts outside, creating a fistula.
    • The sooner fistulous withers is treated, the more likely that a cure is effected. 1997, Tony Pavord, Marcy Pavord, “Fistulous Withers”, in The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual: A Comprehensive and Instant Guide to Equine Health, Newton Abbot, Devon: David & Charles, published 1998, →ISBN, part III (A–Z of Diseases), page 154, column 2:
    • It is now generally believed that fistulous withers are the result of a germ, probably picked up from the grass, although at one time they were thought to be caused by saddle or roller pressure. 1962, Catherine Harris, “Ailments”, in Practical Pony Keeping, London; Glasgow: Blackie, →OCLC, part 2 (Care of Your Pony), page 100:

Translations (2)

wa må d' warot (fistulous inflammation of withers bursa) · fr mal de garrot (fistulous inflammation of withers bursa)