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Ultrasonography’s Role in Equine Lameness Cases

Matt Leshaw, DVM March 26, 2025

Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.

Wound Care Strategies for Healing Wounds in Horses

The Horse Staff March 24, 2025

This presentation describes the use of various wound healing techniques and dressings for granulating wounds. Sponsored by Phovia.

Joint Injury: What to Do Before the Vet Arrives

Emily Guest, DVM February 26, 2025

Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. One veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.

The Power of Equine Laser Therapy

Katie Navarra February 2, 2025

Learn more about Class IV laser treatments, the current research, and opportunities for further advancement.

Dr. Gerlinde R. Van de Walle has been studying the use of regenerative therapies to aid in equine wound healing.

The Latest on Equine Regenerative Medicine

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 29, 2025

Learn about new applications for biologic therapies to treat horses’ infertility, wounds, ligament injuries, and eye issues.

Feeding an Easy Keeper on Stall Rest

Clair Thunes, PhD January 27, 2025

A nutrition expert offers advice on preventing weight gain and boredom while a hefty horse is on stall rest.

Managing Horse Wounds: To Bandage or Not to Bandage?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 17, 2025

Ah, the age-old question: When managing horse wounds, should you wrap them or let them “air out”? Researchers are working to determine whether bandaging is the best option and in what circumstances.

Updates on DSLD in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 14, 2025

Two experts describe this degenerative suspensory ligament condition in horses and what new information researchers are learning about it.

Managing Horse Wounds for Optimal Healing

The Horse Staff December 16, 2024

In this roundtable discussion led by Dr. Julia Miller, experts cover common horse wounds, complications with healing, and effective treatment options. Sponsored by Zarasyl.

Pectin-Honey Hydrogels Reduce Surgical Site Infections in Horses

Tanja Bornmann November 21, 2024

Researchers believe this product could serve as an alternative to conventional antibiotics, helping combat antibiotic resistance.

Equine Tendon Injuries: Reducing the Strain

Sherry A. Johnson, DVM, MS Dipl. ACVSMR November 20, 2024

Learn how to recognize a tendon injury and what you and your veterinarian can do to treat it.

The Accident-Prone Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 31, 2024

Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.

From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA October 16, 2024

Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.

Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries

Multiple Authors September 28, 2024

Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.

Infographic: Smart Topical Antibiotic Use in Horses

The Horse Staff September 20, 2024

Learn about topical antibiotic basics with this easy-to-understand infographic. Sponsored by Silver Honey.

Managing Horse Wounds to Prevent Scarring

Annette M. McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS September 17, 2024

A reader says wounds on her horse’s legs scar during healing. A veterinarian offers advice on how to help horses’ wounds heal with a good cosmetic outcome.