Platelet Lysate Shows Potential as Antimicrobial for Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
June 1, 2022
The donor-derived compound could offer an alternative to traditional antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
The donor-derived compound could offer an alternative to traditional antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
Researchers injected horses’ injured joints with a combination of hyaluronan, sodium chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (HCSG).
Dr. Weston Warnock shares reasons your vet might recommend either choice for your horse.
Dr. Weston Warnock shares his clinical experience using orthobiologics to help manage horses with foot pain.
Regenerative medicine is giving us new options for treating horses with joint disease and other injuries. Learn more and get your questions answered during the live recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Zoetis.
One researcher assessed the impact of environment and antibiotic administration on synovial sepsis rate.
Researchers found the choice of steroid used for sacroiliac joint injections predicted outcomes better than whether the horse underwent a preprocedure ultrasound.
Biologics offer an alternative to steroid joint injections for horses with osteoarthritis. Learn how they are derived and work in our veterinarian-approved visual guide. Sponsored by Zoetis.
A survey found most veterinarians who specialize in horses and primarily deal with lameness issues use nonsteroidal intra-articular joint therapies in their patients.
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common equine joint disorders, affecting an estimated one in five horses. Learn about specific strategies for supporting joint health in this free fact sheet. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Thirty-six out of 38 racehorses with subchondral bone cysts, mainly in the stifle, became sound within months of having a newly designed prosthesis implanted into their cysts.
Researchers used PRP-L to treat joint infections caused by the common bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, with encouraging results.
Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.
Preserving your horses’ joint health will optimize their athletic careers and keep them comfortable as they age. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine have linked bone loss to proximal sesamoid bone fractures in California racehorses.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a PRP lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections.
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