Horse Conformation Changes: From Toeing-Out to Toeing-In
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Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, is an Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate who practices at Countryside Large Animal Veterinary Services in Greeley, Colorado. His interests include equine lameness, surgery, and podiatry. In addition to working as a surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Zacharias is a farrier with nearly 15 years of experience in therapeutic shoeing applications. Much of his caseload includes Western performance horses.
Posted by Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR | Jun 17, 2020 | Article, Conformation Problems, Diagnosing Lameness, Forelimb, Gait Patterns, Horse Care, Lameness, Lower Limb, Other Conformation Topics, Sports Medicine
What could cause a change in an adult horse’s leg conformation?
Read MorePosted by Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR | May 6, 2020 | Commentary, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Lameness, Medications, Navicular Problems, Performance Horse Health Commentary Series, Sports Medicine
Should a buyer be concerned about a horse receiving bisphosphonates in the past? A sports medicine specialist offers insight.
Read MorePosted by Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR | Dec 12, 2019 | Article, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Lameness, Navicular Problems, Pain Management
A veterinarian explains terms often used to describe horses with front-limb lameness.
Read MorePosted by Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR | Jun 10, 2015 | Article, Hoof Care, Navicular Problems, Shoeing
A veterinarian and farrier addresses the benefits and concerns of wedge pads in shoeing horses with navicular syndrome.
Read MorePosted by Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR | Jan 19, 2015 | Article, Medications, Navicular Problems
Is long-term use of Previcox for treating pain related to navicular syndrome in horses okay?
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