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Inside the Equine Navicular Apparatus

The Horse Staff January 21, 2022

In this visual guide, learn about the vital hoof structures of the navicular apparatus and what can go wrong with them.

Podotrochlosis 101

Chris White, DVM January 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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Dechra Sponsors Navicular Syndrome Awareness Week on The Horse

Michelle Anderson January 16, 2022

Look for educational information about navicular syndrome, or podotrochlosis, all week long, Jan. 16-22, 2022.

What MRI Has Taught Us About Interpreting Equine Foot X Rays

Alexandra Beckstett November 17, 2021

MRI has helped veterinarians recognize new pathologies within horses’ hooves as well as learn more about existing lesions.

Podotrochlosis: ‘Navicular’ is No Longer the End of the Road for Horses

Katie Navarra January 20, 2021

Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.

Fact Sheet: Bisphosphonate Use in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 23, 2020

Learn about the pros (and potential cons) of these medications approved to help horses with navicular syndrome and other musculoskeletal disorders in this free fact sheet.

Advancements in Understanding Genomics and Horses

Finding Bisphosphonates in a Horse’s Medical History

Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR May 6, 2020

Should a buyer be concerned about a horse receiving bisphosphonates in the past? A sports medicine specialist offers insight.

The Science Behind Equine Boots and Bandages

Take-Homes From Veterinarian Roundtable on Bisphosphonate Use in Horses

Alexandra Beckstett February 12, 2020

One manufacturer organized a roundtable of English and Western sport horse practitioners to evaluate their use of bisphosphonates.

Shoeing for Sport Horse Injuries

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director January 22, 2020

UK researcher: Evidence-based studies are lacking; here are my experiences and shoeing strategies.

What’s Really Crushing Horses’ Heel Structures

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director December 25, 2019

Dissections show that a well-developed caudal foot maintains it shape and does its job protecting the hoof and joints from concussion.

How Veterinarians Evaluate Horses With Laminitis

Hoof Radiographs: More Than Meets the Eye

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 25, 2019

Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.

Is There a Cure for Navicular Syndrome?

Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVSMR, ISELP December 24, 2019

The owner of a navicular mule asks about possible cures, and Dr. Duncan Peters offers management options.

Hoof Trimming to Improve Structure and Function

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director December 18, 2019

Bowker: Long toes and underrun heels set horses up for failure. Here are recommendations for an improved trim to help correct this condition.

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Barefoot Trimming for Navicular Syndrome in Horses

Patrick Reilly December 17, 2019

Patrick Reilly, chief of farrier services at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Services, describes techniques for trimming navicular syndrome horses to make them more comfortable.

Caudal Heel Pain or Navicular: What’s the Right Term?

Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR December 12, 2019

A veterinarian explains terms often used to describe horses with front-limb lameness.

Bisphosphonates for Managing Navicular Lameness in Horses

Alexandra Beckstett December 11, 2019

Since hitting the commercial equine market in 2014, bisphosphonates have been used primarily to manage horses with navicular disease. One veterinarian describes how they impact navicular region pain and lameness.