b'TRENDINGNOW @Researcher: HorseThe answer is simple, said Fiedler. When too many people raise their voices and speak out Sports Risk Losingin the name of animal welfarewhether theyre right or wrongthe groups force becomes Social License stronger than the sport itself, she said.Anything that can be criticized in the world ofWeve entered a social phase of the sharing horse sport is subject to criticism by the public,economy, where everyday people rely on each an expert in equine-sector social issues warns.other and each others opinions, more than Someone always has a camera and a socialon professionals, said Fiedler, citing Airbnb media account. The images will be distributedand Uber and their review systems and social ISTOCK.COMand analyzed, criticized, and harshly judgedsharing as classic examples of the phenomenon.by not only the equestrian public but also theWhats happening is that on a strictly general public. The result? A risk that equinesocial level, equestrian sport runs with a sort sport itself might no longer be allowed toas mining and banking, social license to operateof automatic license. The public generally exist, said Julie Fiedler, of the Appleton Instituteis now a part of the equestrian worldandassumes that horseback riding, driving, racing, of Central Queensland University, in Adelaide,Fiedler believes its powerful enough to changecompeting, and breeding are acceptablethey Australia.the horse industry. give it a license to operate, or exist, essentially. Welcome to the world of social license toWhy does the public have the power toUntil they take it away. Read more at TheHorse.operate (SLO). Long-known in other fields suchallow or not allow equestrian sport to exist?com/181926.Christa Lest-Lasserre, MASPONSORED BYBISPHOSPHONATES Fact Sheet: Bisphosphonate Use in HorsesFACTSHEET AUTHORED BY STACEY OKE, DVM, MSC; REVIEWED BY LAURA KENNEDY, DVM, DIPL. ACVP Thursday, BISPHOSPHONATE USE IN HORSESLearn about the pros (and potential cons) of these medications approved to help horses with navicularBisphosphonates canLearn about the pros (and potential cons) of these medications approved syndrome and other musculoskeletal disorders help horses with navicular isphosphonates inhibit bone breakdown/ degenerative conditions.resorption, making them useful for treatingyndr Feb. 13 B ralto a l il sbone disorders such as podotrochlosis (navicularpr a e ca s r y o a e n c nli B e d o s s r is ro ( t s e co h N me p u c e h n la n .a ro t s n C c s r ty ro m s ur yn os o ph r p yn in m le re d e o o is m roo cti . d n 4 tr de r f c o m o v h n m s e c elms re t e, T u ya a 1,2a ro f he o a c n o eik r y gr stem odc n o eyq e 3 m ss u o a g usy if c m iv a n ts r s n o n e dd stsd n a dr if t n ic a e e o e e fe gg a se m g en us cr an liftt e e eo e er . 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Tn cati te ilu if to o n ro o h 0 d o rs ors d f 11 t r ra u nih is ho ns on x ea es w r sm es i v o r es c p m lsoa tr 65 e e s s syndrome and othercu la ro a nod tat mm ih u r i du th l ia s a th o u g lth e ewo m o g g r s a n ct d lp e n nd se n n et es r m o eh os t w d sug h c se 3 m re o tr o ed in s p d in .6 h rs ea in iab a m ath %t lar o esse tt is t o h s e ed( d t t ns e ly e w rlam d tp iw . h gnI m rim n it in s o s e n h t o n s ist a e e m T fe r a fn ily s i e n d e i ld c s ing r a , c ;o edaf re vi nntrolline n. o fe fveryic 2 cT la te a o s a m a h dffe u i e maxi- 6,7 n e sli ld ffea n m ioa e nd c n s b o tin ls d s. vh / o o e- gorses.r osteoporosis, reap the rewards of bisphosphonateANNE M. EBERHARDT/THE HORSEsyndrome) in horses. In human medicine, patientsows themthe saline-treated con(68/86) of tr ated avicu 1/28) owith various bone fragility disorders, includingOn Day 56, 74.7% trol g rse ere deemed treatment C w el In healthy animals, including horses, bone turns over continual h At Day 180, 85%grade at Day 180 as compared to their Day 56 treatment.sts pla role in breaking down old bonehorses were treatm f the 60 horses thatlled osteocla blas ew bone. This natu- es on Day 56 and were evaluable at Day 180 remained treat- to help horses with navicular syndrome and other musculoskeletal Bisph Currently, s bones remain stro s as lthy and al ment suces; however, 35% (21/60) of those evaluable horses hadho adapt to changes in exercise level or musculoskeletal system stres suc an increase in lamen eatmen18 uccessfu nce .4% (51/78). e a timated overall osphonates bind to osteoclasts to block excess bone resorption. evaluation.s at D Day 56, the es cular8 p.m. ESTBISPHOSPHONATES FOR NAVICULAR SYNDROME only two bisphosphonates have garnered U.S. Fo Including the 18 trOsp y enjoyed relief of clinical signDrug Administration (FDA) ap roval for equine use. Both productsfor aprate for Ospb on rec f cl can ical sn horses. trol of clinical sign atm o b ciated with navicularthre Horses treated with ect does 7%int ely e w atio. Researchl imprcensed for the con ear to block osteoclast activity in horses withroximately six disorders in this free fact sheet. Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary me i ates app hronic foot pain in horses to six monthsnavic rom te p tion of the navicular bone andsyndrome. as no wor mpared toits asociated structures. g, and non-st ent treatment options focusshowed treatment s urs app b at two 9 h N) s after administratTILUDRONATE DISODIUM (TILDREresulting f ing discomfort and potential e y minimizing disease progres- Tildren is formulat rade and-treatment coNavicular syndrome has no cure, so cur anti-inflam rovide inadequategrade in the other foon controlsh anagement strateg ude but are not limited toimproved by at least matory drugs ion st,SAIDs) rseIn m sed erin ase, th syndre h ble honate availability,pre-treatment) in 63 g h st thbisphosphonates c cteOsteo-y h over navicular om navicu emnt and att ad uncontrolDatamum clinical ef tween the individual vertebrae or bonesProducts. TheHorse.com/162813to compete at their OTHER BISPHOSPHONATE USAGE: OSTEOARTHRITISrition.ment typicalThe two FDA-aproved bisphosphonates for use in horses are clo- osteoarthritis of the back (i.e., be echniques to help aow omfort, h p lity ofty and effic s with navicularSeveral recent pu nagement t with hip and back p orting this use is ners desired level, leadin roducts is the ad- be useful in managi ently lacks a definitive cure, and dronate disodium (Osphos) and tiludronate disodium (Tildren). e. that make up the spinal column and protect the spinal cord).support bo ation route. rence between larly. The dose isarthritis, like navicular syndrome, cur ith osteoarthritiirri This bisp nd hin osp je h ct o eis administered intramuscu owners similarly rely o uldhocks, aevidence sup The Amazing Equine HeartCLODRONATE DISODIUM (OSPHOS) other joints, such asdivided areaction.nto three distinct sites to minimize injection-siteBisphosphonates co itrogenous bisphosphonates in humans for many limited.BISPHOSPHONATE CONCERNSOn Day 28 after administration, 67.4% (60/89) of treatments were Manufacturer studies showed that: la de es Doctors have used ntation or es, defined as an improvement of at least one considered sucand no worsening of lameness grade in the other forelimb on Day 56 post-treatment as compared to the pre-treatment meness graHorses are well Podotrochlosis: Navicular is No Longer known for their the End of the Road for Horses figurative hearts that give them that extra Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome havecompetitive edge or improved long-term outcomes. Sponsored by Dechra. TheHorse.com/Navicular gentle demeanor. Their literal hearts ISTOCK.COMare pretty amazing, Mare Gestation Calculator too. Learn about the Is your mare foaling this season? Check her due dateequine heart and using our handy online tool. Sponsored by Bimeda.common cardiac problems, such as murmurs ISTOCK.COMTheHorse.com/GestationCalculator and arrythmias during our live event.TheHorse.com/ATHLE-NEWSLETTERSGet Horse Health News Delivered to You! HORSE HEALTHSPECIALTYThis award-winning e-newsletter offers news on diseases, veterinaryWEEKLY E-NEWSLETTERSMONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS research, and health events, along with in-depth articles on common Nutrition Behavior equine health conditions. 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