noun
- a wasting away of the shoulder muscles in horses, typically caused by nerve damage
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with sweeny after examining its shoulder.
- Sweeny can result from poorly fitting harnesses or saddles.
- The horse’s sweeny was evident from the visible muscle loss in its shoulder area.
- Treatment for sweeny often involves rest and physical therapy.
- Early detection of sweeny can prevent permanent muscle damage.