
Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Pain in Horses
Horse owners need to learn to identify subtle signs of pain in horses. Then owners and veterinarians can help them live more comfortably. Sponsored by Dechra.

Horse owners need to learn to identify subtle signs of pain in horses. Then owners and veterinarians can help them live more comfortably. Sponsored by Dechra.

Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.

Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.

Two experts review how MRI, CT, and PET can provide precise answers for equine practitioners, contributing to more specific treatments and better prognoses.

Could artificial intelligence help determine if horses are sound to compete during a 3-day event? Find out what experts think.

Researchers recently described the appearance of normal and injured equine patellar ligaments on stifle ultrasound, which had not been previously reported.

Here’s how one veterinarian localizes lameness to the horse’s stifle, treats stifle injuries, and performs surgery when necessary.

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

Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.

Catching and diagnosing equine lameness early, when you first notice something is “not quite right,” gives your horse a better chance for a quick recovery.
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help.

The racing industry is leading the charge in identifying at-risk athletes before catastrophe occurs.

Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.

Behavioral issues in horses often stem from underlying physical problems, requiring careful evaluation to identify and address root causes.

Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them.

Learn to recognize the signs of equine back pain and what therapies are available.
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