Equine Osteoarthritis: Management after Diagnosis
The Horse Staff
October 10, 2013
Learn how to keep your arthritic horse sound, comfortable, and in work using best management practices.
Learn how to keep your arthritic horse sound, comfortable, and in work using best management practices.
Researchers working to identify nutritional intervention regimens to improve immune function in old horses.
Some veterinarians now believe that metabolic diseases likely have a negative impact on equine reproduction.
More frequent forage feedings for group-housed horses could lead to a balance between feeding and resting.
Of the 703 voters, 484 (69%) indicated they never have their horses’ joints injected
Amanda Adams, PhD, is researching the immune system of the geriatric horse.
Study results show insulin resistance might be a concern for all aged horses, not just horses with PPID.
Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.
One researcher describes the differences between two common equine endocrine disorders: EMS and PPID.
Weighing the pros and cons of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction tests old and new.
Seniors represent a growing percentage of the equine population, thanks to improved understanding of equine physiology, veterinary advancements, and better nutritional options. Learn more about old horse special needs and care in this free download.
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of and risk factors for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
Learn about the potential benefits of soaking your horse’s hay, methods for soaking, and what to do with the remaining liquid (hint: don’t use it to water plants) in this information packed fact sheet.
A two-tier series of tests can help equine practitioners confirm a PPID diagnosis, one veterinarian said.
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.
One vet says to consider wobbler syndrome as a diagnosis for aged horses with neurologic signs and neck pain.
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