noun
- a chronic infection of the cartilage in a horse’s foot, typically causing lameness
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with quittor after examining the swollen hoof.
- Quittor can be difficult to treat and may require surgical intervention.
- The mare’s lameness was caused by quittor in her front left foot.
- Early detection of quittor is important to prevent permanent damage.
- The farrier noticed signs of quittor during the routine hoof trimming.