The Top Equine Medicine Studies of 2014
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
February 5, 2015
Study topics include ophthalmology, respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, sarcoid treatments, and more.
Study topics include ophthalmology, respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, sarcoid treatments, and more.
Learn how equine practitioners can assess and pinpoint the source of foot pain using a methodical series of tests.
Is long-term use of Previcox for treating pain related to navicular syndrome in horses okay?
Methods that immerse the hoof and limb in ice and water to at least fetlock level are most effective.
The Animal Health Foundation wants to ensure that no horse or pony with laminitis is ever forgotten.
Tildren is approved to control clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses.
My veterinarian suspects my horse has laminitis. Would a neurectomy help my horse’s condition?
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other health conditions.
I have a 17-year-old that has a fractured navicular bone that has calcified. I have seen magnetic bell boots available on the market and was wondering if these would help with the pain. Is there any type of treatment or surgery that can repair this?
The Thoroughbred foot’s relatively thin walls and sole make it more susceptible to trauma, injury, and hoof capsule distortion.
The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.
Learn the risks of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and get management and treatment tips in this easy-to-follow visual guide.
Because poorly controlled pain can be a deciding factor for euthanizing laminitic horses, an appropriate and timely approach to pain management is critical in caring for affected horses.
Navicular disease, or caudal heel pain, can seem devastating when diagnosed, but treatment options exist and many horses can return to athletic work.
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about hoof abscesses in horses and the common treatment options.
Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?
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