Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Modifying training programs and monitoring lesion sites might help protect against PSB fractures in this population of horses.
The average horse is more likely to encounter a foot bruise than any other lameness. If you recognize the causes of foot bruises and understand their treatment and prevention, you can stave off discomfort in your horse and perhaps avoid an abscess.
The Horse and Dechra have partnered to educate horse owners about hoof-related lamenesses Feb. 13-19, 2022.
Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.
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.
Deep digital flexor tendon injuries, especially those in the pastern area, rarely act alone.
Researchers found acetaminophen is readily and rapidly absorbed, and most of the horses appeared to feel and move better.
A physical therapist and veterinarian discuss potential applications of blood-flow-restriction training, compression therapy, and more in horses.
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.
In this visual guide, learn about the vital hoof structures of the navicular apparatus and what can go wrong with them.
Researchers found sound horses’ movement didn’t change when traveling on straight, flat surfaces after undergoing foot nerve blocks.
Though it goes by several names, the condition is common among horses and frustrating for owners, farriers, and veterinarians alike.
Are you preparing to send your veterinarian a photo of your horse’s most recent injury? Consider these tips first.
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.
One researcher assessed the efficacy of four joint supplement ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, Boswellia serrata, and turmeric. Here’s what she found.
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