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Equine Meniscal Injuries
by Haylie Kerstetter | Mar 4, 2023
Equine meniscal injuries can cause severe pain and lameness, but if diagnosed and treated properly many horses can return to work.
Read MoreUsing Stanozolol as a Joint Therapy in Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Mar 1, 2023
While prohibited in competition horses, this anabolic steroid might help vets manage joint disease such as osteochondrosis lesions in young horses.
Read MorePractical Equine Joint Therapies for On-Farm Use
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 19, 2023
Conventional and easy-to-use joint therapies such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid continue to have their place in equine practice.
Read MoreDiagnosis: Equine Joint Disease
by Matt Leshaw, DVM | Jan 10, 2023
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
Read MoreHow Lameness Affects Horses’ Thoracolumbar Multifidus Muscles
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 9, 2023
Veterinarians might consider addressing axial skeleton adaptations when rehabbing horses with limb injuries.
Read MoreEquine Joint Discomfort Red Flags
by Shoshana Rudski | Oct 28, 2022
A veterinarian describes some subtle signs to watch for that might point toward your horse having joint discomfort.
Read MoreEquine Arthritis on the Prepurchase Exam
by Shoshana Rudski | Oct 19, 2022
Should you consider purchasing a horse with arthritis? An equine researcher explains the risk.
Read MoreEquine Joint Health
by Shoshana Rudski | Oct 13, 2022
Find out how to keep your horse’s joints feeling and moving their best in our podcast. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Read MoreBeyond Osteoarthritis: ‘Other’ Causes of Joint Disease
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 9, 2022
Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.
Read MoreStifling the Pain in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 4, 2022
Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.
Read MoreExercise Therapy for Horses
by UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report | Sep 3, 2022
Controlled exercise, as discussed with your veterinarian, can be part of a successful rehabilitation program.
Read MoreBrushing Up on Tying Up in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Aug 30, 2022
Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.
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