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No Link Between Laminitis and IA Corticosteroids in Healthy Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 29, 2023
The overall incidence of laminitis due to IA corticosteroid injection may be lower than many believe.
Read MorePractical Equine Joint Therapies for On-Farm Use
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 19, 2023
Conventional and easy-to-use joint therapies such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid continue to have their place in equine practice.
Read MoreDiagnosis: Equine Joint Disease
by Matt Leshaw, DVM | Jan 10, 2023
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 MoreThe Effects of Longeing on Your Horse’s Joints
by Haylie Kerstetter | Dec 14, 2022
Longeing horses in a controlled way and avoiding overlongeing could be the most effective ways to protect their joints.
Read MoreStanding Surgery in Horses: An Update
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Nov 30, 2022
Standing surgery allows for treatment options that might not have been possible previously due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
Read MoreMRIs of the Equine Stifle: Complicated, but Very Useful
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 25, 2022
MRI imaging of the stifle joint has shown evidence of injuries to a variety of soft and hard tissues.
Read MoreThe Breaking Point: Equine Coffin Bone Fractures
by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 16, 2022
Discover how coffin bone fractures happen and how to prevent them from becoming career-ending injuries in this article from the November 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreWhat Is Polyacrylamide Gel?
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Nov 9, 2022
Read about the science behind two types of PAAG on the market in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreHorse Care: When Less is More
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Nov 7, 2022
Discover what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
Read MoreOCD: Causes in Young Horses and Long-Term Impact
by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Oct 28, 2022
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes what osteochondritis dissecans is, what causes it, and how it can affect horses during their lifetimes.
Read MoreEquine Joint Discomfort Red Flags
by Shoshana Rudski | Oct 28, 2022
A veterinarian describes some subtle signs to watch for that might point toward your horse having joint discomfort.
Read MoreLong in the Ears: Caring for Mules and Donkeys as They Age
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 26, 2022
Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here’s what you need to know.
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