Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Equine veterinarians confirm motion capture could be useful for objective measurements of ataxia, or incoordination.
What is the best way to treat ringbone in horses?
Of the 1,076 respondents, 48% said they soak the affected foot in Epsom salts and water if they suspect an abscess.
A low dose of the sedative xylazine did not affect horses movement patterns, but higher doses could have more impact.
Polo ponies showed a high degree of movement asymmetry, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the animal is lame or in pain.
Are CT, MRI, and X ray clear as mud? Learn about the appropriate uses for these imaging modalities and more.
Some riders believe shoes help give a dressage horse better gaits; scientists have found that idea to be mostly a myth.
Of the 375 respondents, 201 (54%) said the most recent imaging modality used on their horses was radiography.
The practice, located in Petaluma, California, also offers equine sports medicine and rehab services.
Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the goings-on of a U.K. vet clinic and its differences from ones stateside.
Researchers determined that 89% of affected horses benefited from a procedure called medial patellar ligament splitting.
Researchers observed a 16% improvement in horses’ lameness when using the drug compared to corrective shoeing alone.
A poorly designed or damaged saddle affects not only your riding but also your horse’s comfort. Learn what to watch for.
Get take-home messages from the 2015 USEF High-Performance Sports Medicine Veterinary Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Some forelimb lamenesses can result in the horse appearing unsound in a hind limb.
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