Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse
Erica Larson
November 15, 2012
The goal for sport horses, from prepurchase exams through their careers, is to extend the time to retirement.
The goal for sport horses, from prepurchase exams through their careers, is to extend the time to retirement.
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.
Chris Newton, DVM, and Scott Morrison, DVM, will present lectures related to sport horse health.
Corticosteroid use is controversial, but the medications are beneficial when used appropriately, one vet says.
The colt was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve injury that caused atrophy in his left infraspinatus muscle.
A look at what it really costs to own a horse besides the initial purchase price.
It’s beneficial to look at biomarkers that reflect changes in cartilage as well as the joint capsule and bone.
On March 6, New Bolton Center will present “Suspensory Ligament Diseases in the Performance Horse.”
Using computational modeling, researchers can examine “what if” scenarios related to equine injuries.
Nonsurgical exogenous crosslinking therapy (NEXT) is undergoing efficacy testing in healing equine tendons
Research indicates adipose tissue is a reliable source from which to collect stem cell aspirates in horses.
A better understanding of the growth factors require for tissue healing could enhance stem cells’ efficacy.
Find out how stem cells are currently being used to treat orthopedic injuries in horses and how the cells
The wealth of scientific technology makes it difficult to keep track of treatment options for injured horses.
Poultice can help reduce tissue heat and swelling caused by high intensity training and performance.
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