The All-Important Equine Prepurchase Exam
Chris White, DVM
August 10, 2024
What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.
Two experts explain how you can improve your horse’s joint health through nutrition and how to choose high-quality joint supplements.
Overly moist, dry and brittle hooves tend to break and bruise, leaving horses footsore or causing issues with shoe retention. Here are tips for hardening hooves.
With so many supplements to choose from, it’s important to know what options are effective. Here’s a look at supplement ingredients that are backed by science.
Are horses that develop sepsis-related, supporting-limb, or idiopathic laminitis at a higher risk of developing endocrinopathic laminitis down the road?
The footing under your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Discover what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
Discover how veterinarians use lameness exams and diagnostic tools to help pinpoint the source of equine lameness in this visual guide. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.
Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.
How veterinarians put foals with angular limb deformities on the path to alignment.
Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
Discover safe, low-sugar treat options for laminitic horses to satisfy your inclination to give them treats while preventing future episodes.
My OTTB recently recovered from a bowed tendon injury. What can I do to help him continue to stay sound?
Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.
Research and advancements are improving our understanding of how water exercise benefits both healthy and rehabbing horses.
Drs. Howland Mansfield and Steve Adair explain how owners can keep horses with neck arthritis comfortable in light work.
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