noun
- a chronic infection of the cartilage in a horse’s foot, typically causing discharge and lameness
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with quittors after examining the infected hoof.
- Quittors can be a serious condition that requires immediate veterinary attention.
- The discharge from the horse’s foot indicated a case of quittors.
- Treatment for quittors often involves antibiotics and proper hoof care.
- The farrier noticed early signs of quittors during the routine hoof trimming.