addition to the presence of alterations in contour and density of the mandibular and temporal condyles and the intra-articular disc. Logistic regression was used to determine whether variations in morphology were significantly associated with the variables examined.
3. Results
Morphological variations were found in 40% of the horses. Consistent, predictable alterations in the shape and density of the mandibular condyle oc- curred in horses aged 1 year. Hypodense regions in the mandibular condyles and hyperdense regions of the intra-articular disc were frequent in horses aged 1 year and significantly associated with age.
THE THREE Cs OF GI: CHEWING, COLIC, AND COMPLICATIONS 4. Discussion
An unexpectedly large number of normal horses had morphological changes. Further work is necessary to correlate clinical findings with these changes.
Acknowledgments
Declaration of Ethics The Authors declare that they have adhered to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA.
Conflict of Interest The Authors declare no conflicts of interest.
