Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
March 5, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.
Dr. Hal Schott describes some early clinical signs of PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or equine Cushing’s disease).
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.
How essential is stall bedding for a senior horse?
When I unfold a tarp and hear that rusty plastic rattle, I see the stains of fluids of decay; I smell death. Blue tarps cover the corpses of my failures.
My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I’m missing?
Researchers are seeking horses for a study investigating resveratrol as a possible osteoarthritis treatment.
More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.
The event will feature an educational speaker series for parents, novice horse owners, and advanced horsemen.
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.
At what age is osteoarthritis likely to start in a horse?
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.
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