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Diagnosing Equine Neck and Back Disease or Injury

The Horse Staff August 21, 2024

Learn about the clinical signs of neck or back issues in horses and how they are diagnosed. Sponsored by Asto CT.

A Fresh Look at the Causes of Navicular Disease

Lucile Vigouroux August 14, 2024

Getting to the root of podotrochlosis is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.

Imaging the Equine Back and Neck

Elizabeth Acutt, DVM July 19, 2024

Learn about imaging techniques for accurately diagnosing pathologies in the equine back and neck.

Do Radiographic Abnormalities Impact Equine Performance?

What Diagnostic Imaging Reveals About a Horse

Erica Larson July 10, 2024

Diagnostic imaging results are clearer than ever, but how they will affect a horse’s performance career isn’t always evident.

Managing Your Horse’s Back Pain

Diane E. Rice February 7, 2024

Two veterinarians share how they diagnose, treat, and rehab back-sore horses.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Diagnostic Imaging

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report July 10, 2023

Four diagnostic imaging experts share insight that can help owners and veterinarians with the diagnostic process.

Understanding Equine Diagnostic Imaging

Elizabeth Acutt, DVM June 7, 2023

Learn what to expect when your horse undergoes advanced imaging exams using MRI, CT, and nuclear scintigraphy.

A Guide to Equine Diagnostic Imaging

Heather Smith Thomas October 15, 2021

Diagnostic imaging technology has improved tremendously in the past few decades, with several effective options to choose from. Learn about the machines and technologies your veterinarian can use to look inside your horse, including MRI, CT, PET scans, and more.