Researchers found that high-field MRI provided highly detailed and anatomically accurate images of equine stifle soft tissues.
Neck pain in horses remains challenging for veterinarians to diagnose and treat, but new options are on the horizon, one practitioner says.
From initial diagnosis to hoof care and bisphosphonate use, find out the newest information about this debilitating condition.
One veterinarian says that, while we can’t lump all corticosteroids into one category, injections should still be considered a mainstay of treatment of intra-articular inflammation. Here’s why.
Given the link between the external shape of the hoof capsule and its internal function, trimming and shoeing should optimize functionality and ultimately reduce stress, both to prevent injury and to treat established pathology, one veterinarian says.
A ridden lameness exam allows the veterinarian to watch the horse while doing its job and at other gaits besides the walk and trot, which can help veterinarians garner additional information about potential problems.
The theory is that when the polyurethane pour-in packing absorbs the shock from the hoof impacting the ground, it prevents it from traveling further up the musculoskeletal system, where it could cause wear and tear injuries.
Fall is a great time of year to have your veterinarian perform a wellness check on your horse, including but not limited to a physical exam, an oral exam, vaccinations, and/or a lameness exam.
Read top tweets and take-home messages from industry experts on common racing injuries, their approach to effective rehab and what they’ve seen horses go on to do after recovery.
Tendons and ligaments are meant stretch and flex. So it must be bad news when hard material forms within them, right? Not necessarily, researchers say.
Here’s how a team of local equine practitioners oversaw a temporary on-site clinic, a core team of 35 to 70 veterinarians at any given time, and more to keep horses competing at the 2018 World Equestrian Games healthy throughout the event.
Rising on the “correct” diagonal on a circle or curve helps counterbalance the horse’s movement asymmetry created by the curve itself. And if the horse is lame, the wrong diagonal could enhance that lameness and the right diagonal could mask it.
Find out how equine researchers are using the latest gadgets and gizmos to diagnose lameness, collect data, and more.
Laminitis causes crippling lameness associated with intense pain that shortens horses’ athletic careers. Download this fact sheet to learn more about recognizing, treating, and preventing laminitis in horses.
Recent research suggests that bone scans in horses aren’t always accurate in diagnosing causes of lameness and poor performance in sport horses when used alone.
Veterinarians have tested a new method for assessing equine performance with positive results.
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