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PRP Lysate Promising New Treatment Option for Equine Joint Infections
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 17, 2021
Researchers used PRP-L to treat joint infections caused by the common bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, with encouraging results.
Read MoreEquine Joint Health for the Long Run
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 10, 2021
Osteoarthritis may not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain. Learn how to take charge of your horse’s joint health from the very first step in this excerpt from the February 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreEquine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Jan 24, 2021
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Read MoreAre Frequent Joint Injections Safe for Horses?
by Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR | Dec 9, 2020
An owner’s physician is reluctant to give her joint injections too often, but her horse receives hock injections every six months. Is that frequency cause for concern? An equine sports medicine specialist responds.
Read MoreEquine Innovators: Dr. Amanda Adams Talks About Older Horses
by Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Managing Editor | Oct 26, 2020
Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.
Read MoreFeeding Horses for Joint Health
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Oct 14, 2020
Proper nutrition can literally make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
Read MoreDiagnosis: Equine Joint Disease
by Matt Leshaw, DVM | Oct 13, 2020
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
Read MoreAt A Glance: Equine Joint Health
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Aug 31, 2020
Preserving your horses’ joint health will optimize their athletic careers and keep them comfortable as they age. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Read MoreBone Loss and Racehorse Breakdowns: What’s the Connection?
by Edited Press Release | Jul 29, 2020
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine have linked bone loss to proximal sesamoid bone fractures in California racehorses.
Read MoreEquine OCD: Harmless Bone Lesion or Permanent Problem?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 18, 2020
Leading researchers from around the world share their findings on this common joint disease of young horses.
Read MoreNew Therapy Could Combat Persistent Joint Infections in Horses
by Morris Animal Health Foundation | Apr 8, 2020
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a PRP lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections.
Read MoreLongeing’s Potential Effects on Equine Joints
by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Apr 1, 2020
Is frequent circular exercise linked to osteoarthritis?
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