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A Pain in the Heel
by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 1, 2022
Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreThe Latest on Bisphosphonates for Horses
by Katie Navarra | Oct 26, 2022
Here’s what researchers know about the use of bisphosphonates and future opportunities for further investigation.
Read MoreDiagnosing and Managing Equine Navicular Syndrome
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 22, 2022
A veterinarian describes what causes podotrochlosis and how practitioners diagnose and manage it.
Read MoreThe Value of Hoof Radiographs
by Chris White, DVM | Sep 28, 2022
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
Read MoreFact Sheet: Equine Navicular Syndrome
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jul 20, 2022
Navicular syndrome, more accurately referred to as podotrochlosis, is a catchall phrase describing chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone and related structures. Sponsored by Dechra.
Read MoreEquine Hoof Care Teams at Work
by Corie Traylor | Jul 17, 2022
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
Read MoreStudy: Therapeutic Shoes Might Impair Circulation in Horses’ Feet
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 11, 2022
Researchers reported thermography showed lower temperatures in the heels and toes of horses wearing egg bar shoes or wedge pads; the findings remain inconclusive.
Read MoreCan Orthobiologics Help Navicular Horses?
by Michelle Anderson | Mar 9, 2022
Dr. Weston Warnock shares his clinical experience using orthobiologics to help manage horses with foot pain.
Read MoreUltrasound and sMRI Imaging of the Equine Foot Compared
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 23, 2022
Belgian researchers use both modalities to investigate the causes of foot pain in 30 horses referred to the equine hospital for forelimb lameness.
Read MoreManaging Equine Foot Pain
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Feb 18, 2022
What can an owner do to control a horse’s foot pain? We turned to two equine veterinarians that spend a lot of time managing horses’ feet to find out.
Read MoreInside the Equine Navicular Apparatus
by The Horse Staff | Jan 21, 2022
In this visual guide, learn about the vital hoof structures of the navicular apparatus and what can go wrong with them.
Read MorePodotrochlosis 101
by Chris White, DVM | Jan 19, 2022
Though it goes by several names, the condition is common among horses and frustrating for owners, farriers, and veterinarians alike.
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