
Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Equine Orthobiologics
Dr. Katie Ellis describes how equine veterinarians select orthobiologics to treat osteoarthritis in horses, and the pros and cons of using each type.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Dr. Katie Ellis describes how equine veterinarians select orthobiologics to treat osteoarthritis in horses, and the pros and cons of using each type.
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Bone remodeling in horses can heal the bone back to its original strength.
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.
Learn about the types of fractures seen in equine athletes and how veterinarians handle them.
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
An equine veterinarian describes why uneven pressure on the hoof can cause quarter cracks and how farriers can manage them using corrective trimming and shoeing.
An equine sports medicine expert describes her ideal rehab plan for sport horses with soft tissue injuries and solutions for managing the uncompliant patient.
Even with better diagnostics and treatments, hands-on exams and movement assessments remain essential for finding the source of back pain in horses.
Listen to this Ask TheHorse Live podcast episode and hear what 2 experts say about equine degenerative joint disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Learn about common joint issues that concern horse owners and what preventive and therapeutic approaches are available. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
Two experts review how MRI, CT, and PET can provide precise answers for equine practitioners, contributing to more specific treatments and better prognoses.
Training horses to maximize their abilities comes with potential pitfalls, but consistent attention to detail can help prevent most issues.
Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain.
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