
Diagnosing Equine Hock Joint Problems
Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.

Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.

Experts described 6 new studies that made significant impacts on equine musculoskeletal problem diagnosis and treatment in 2024.

Drs. Sherry Johnson and Kelly Zeytoonian, paid consultants of American Regent Animal Health, share their experiences using Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as part of their multimodal approach to managing degenerative joint disease (DJD).

Learn how bisphosphonates, drugs that inhibit bone breakdown and resorption, can help treat bone injuries in horses.

Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.

Longeing horses in a controlled way and avoiding overlongeing could be the most effective ways to protect their joints.

One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.

Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.

Researchers found that aged horses with PPID (equine Cushing’s disease) might be at a higher risk of losing bone density, especially in non-weight-bearing bones.

Here’s what veterinarians should consider before injecting a metabolic horse’s joints.

Here’s how you and your veterinarian can work together to reduce your horse’s risk of developing joint disease in his early years.

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.

Two veterinarians answer your questions about preventing arthritis in horses. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers explored the connection between a physeal structure in the neck and wobbler syndrome in horses.

With so many supplements to choose from, it’s important to know what options are effective. Here’s a look at supplement ingredients that are backed by science.

Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.
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