Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
March 5, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.
With appropriate care and use, vets can mitigate some risks associated with intra-articular corticosteroids.
Veterinarians must take several steps to minimize the horse’s chances of developing a joint infection.
Researchers found variations in degree of fetlock flexion, hoof slide in horses working on different surfaces.
Consider the following “wishes” equine experts made to help maximize your horses’ quality of life.
Among the recommendations was a prohibition on corticosteroids joint injections within seven days of a race.
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.
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.”
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