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10 Soft Tissue Injury Resources on TheHorse.com
by The Horse Staff | Feb 12, 2021
To help our readers better understand soft tissue injuries, we combed our content library to find our top resources on the topic. Sponsored by Hilltop Bio.
Read MoreThe State of Stem Cell Use in Horses
by Stacy Pigott | Nov 4, 2020
Get an update on the use of stem cells in horses and research leading us into the future.
Read MoreStudy: LED Light Therapy Doesn’t Help Horse Wounds Heal
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 25, 2020
Researchers treated neck wounds with a commonly accepted LED light therapy and saw no positive effects.
Read MoreHorse Hind-Limb Enigmas
by Chris White, DVM | Aug 12, 2020
While forelimb lamenesses are fairly common, hind-limb issues can be less obvious and even underdiagnosed. Learn about the common causes of lameness in the hind end and how to diagnose and treat them in this article excerpt from the August 2020 issue.
Read MoreA Novel Tool for Equine Tendon Injury Rehab
by Sarah Plevin, BVMS, MRCVS, CVA, Dipl. ABVP, ACVSMR | Jul 15, 2020
Learn how ultrasound tissue characterization can help veterinarians guide horses’ return from injury.
Read MoreManaging Horse Hoof Wounds
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Jul 8, 2020
Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
Read MorePower Doppler Gives Insight Into Tendon Healing Status
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 24, 2020
The body delivers blood to help tendons heal. Power Doppler can identify when blood is present in horses’ injuries that veterinarians might otherwise believe to have recovered.
Read MoreEquine Wound Care Done Right
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Jun 16, 2020
Learn how to manage leg lacerations that require bandaging in this article excerpt from the June 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreThe Power of R&R for Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 5, 2020
Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.
Read MoreDiagnosing Fetlock Disease in Racehorses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | May 27, 2020
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
Read MoreHow to Bandage a Horse’s Wound
by The Horse Staff | May 15, 2020
Learn how to manage minor leg wounds in our step-by-step visual guide. Sponsored by Silver Honey Rapid Wound Repair.
Read MoreAntimicrobial-Impregnated Gauze Helps Equine Wounds Heal
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 12, 2020
Using 0.2% PHMB-impregnated gauze reduced the growth of underlying bacteria commonly implicated in orthopedic wounds and infections of horses.
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