What You Need to Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
August 25, 2023
Experts answer common questions about this crippling condition that affects horses of all breeds, disciplines, and ages.
Experts answer common questions about this crippling condition that affects horses of all breeds, disciplines, and ages.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management, including pergolide, can help improve PPID horses’ quality of life. Learn more in this free download, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Study findings suggests a biomarker found in horses’ saliva can reveal the level of stress on a horse’s bones and joints during work.
Read about the science behind equine PAAG products.
Use this visual guide to understand how equine arthritis develops and how horses’ joints can degrade over time.
Soaking hay for horses with PPID or insulin dysregulation can reduce the WSC and ESC values, making it safer for these horses to consume.
Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.
These therapies can be beneficial in treating pathologies of the cartilage and synovium in horse joints.
Dr. Aja Harvey explains why an old horse might suddenly become very itchy, and how owners can prevent it.
Researchers believe CBD might be safe for use in senior horses and are working to determine its efficacy in reducing inflamm-aging.
Horses with insulin dysregulation can experience increased sugar absorption in the intestines, which could cause changes in blood glucose levels.
Neck pain in horses can be difficult to diagnose; clinical signs might not match what’s seen on imaging. Learn how vets interpret findings and develop a treatment plan.
Find out how your horse can hurt his neck, risks for injury and disease, and associated therapies, so you can give your horse the best chance for a strong neck and an athletic future.
Researchers have learned more about inflammatory biomarkers and their presence in horses with inflammaging, or age-related bodywide inflammation.
When creating a nutrition plan for horses, it is important to understand how much protein they need and which protein sources are most suitable for each individual.
What is the most common behavior problem in aging horses? Dr. Sue McDonnell weighs in.
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