Regenerative Therapy Trends and Techniques in Horses
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
December 17, 2021
Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.
Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.
Many horses can cause trauma on themselves. Usually, they’re wounds or cuts on the legs—but sometimes, they’re on the horse’s head.
Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.
Researchers found an inverse relationship between length of paddock turnout and risk of soft tissue injuries in nonelite horses.
Indian researchers found resistant proud flesh became undetectable within weeks of treatment with the newly developed desert cotton leaf extract.
What prevention steps can I take for my horse’s rear leg swelling after exercise?
Horses waking up from general anesthesia can injure themselves trying to stand. But those receiving epidural opioids beforehand generally make fewer efforts to stand and do so more calmly.
To help our readers better understand soft tissue injuries, we combed our content library to find our top resources on the topic.
Get an update on the use of stem cells in horses and research leading us into the future.
Researchers treated neck wounds with a commonly accepted LED light therapy and saw no positive effects.
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.
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.
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
Learn how to manage minor leg wounds in our step-by-step visual guide.
Using 0.2% PHMB-impregnated gauze reduced the growth of underlying bacteria commonly implicated in orthopedic wounds and infections of horses.
Take a look inside Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s vet-recommended equine first-aid kit for minor wounds.
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