Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Veterinarians need to assess horses, diagnose the cause of pain, and start medical management early for the best prognosis.
Dr. Stephen Duren outlines the best forage for free feeding horses with insulin resistance that might be susceptible to laminitis.
Dr. Hilary Clayton offers advice on the best way to warm up and supple your horse at the beginning of your ride.
Learn about this therapy designed to provide support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting their range of motion.
What could cause a change in an adult horse’s leg conformation?
Learn why this fetlock injury occurs and how veterinarians diagnose it.
Whether big or small, these hoof wall imperfections require prompt repair and stabilization.
MRI exams are more expensive than most other diagnostics. But with better associated recovery rates, it might be a worthwhile investment, say researchers.
Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
Two sport horse veterinarians have shared how to make smart horse health decisions at competitions. See if you select the right paths toward a healthful and successful showing experience in these sticky scenarios.
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
Standing surgeries on sedated horses can provide good, if not better, results than equivalent surgeries on fully anesthetized horses, without the added costs and complications.
As horses get older, they face common age-related conditions and diseases that require management and care. Learn more about those conditions and diseases in this slideshow.
A psychologist documented and assessed a holistic farrier’s complex communication skills while handling a laminitis case.
Should a buyer be concerned about a horse receiving bisphosphonates in the past? A sports medicine specialist offers insight.
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