Equine Pain Pathways
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
October 8, 2021
By understanding how pain works and addressing its various pathways, we can improve healing and better ensure equine welfare.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
By understanding how pain works and addressing its various pathways, we can improve healing and better ensure equine welfare.
Older horses are more likely to suffer from chronic, pain-causing conditions but less likely to receive veterinary care than nongeriatric horses.
In a study monitoring how horses budgeted their time, researchers found age and orthopedic pain didn’t deter horses from moving around when given the opportunity.
Scientists found that a professional’s light, steady, straight pull at a slightly downward angle relieved pain at several sites along the equine spine.
Using sensors, scientists found hoof breakover lasts a shorter amount of time in certain gaits when the horse has wedges, rolled-toe shoes, or palmarly placed shoes compared to normal shoes.
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