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Hard to Stomach: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

Equine Joint Discomfort Red Flags

Shoshana Rudski October 28, 2022

A veterinarian describes some subtle signs to watch for that might point toward your horse having joint discomfort.

Veterinarians Discuss Stem Cells for Equine Joint Therapy

Equine Joint Health

Shoshana Rudski October 13, 2022

Find out how to keep your horse’s joints feeling and moving their best in our podcast. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

stifle pain in horses; Building Your Horse's Health Care Dream Team

Stifling the Pain in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 4, 2022

Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.

Exercise Therapy for Horses

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report September 3, 2022

Controlled exercise, as discussed with your veterinarian, can be part of a successful rehabilitation program.

Brushing Up on Tying Up in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 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.

Equine Joint Injections: Case by Case

Chris White, DVM August 10, 2022

Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.

Nutrition Tips To Prevent Endurance Horses From ‘Tying Up’

Jennifer Madera, DVM April 25, 2022

Reduce sporadic episodes of exertional rhabdomyolysis by providing plenty of forage and meeting these unique equine athletes’ nutrient requirements.

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HA Blend Improves Horses’ Joint Lubrication, Reduces Damage

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 30, 2022

Researchers injected horses’ injured joints with a combination of hyaluronan, sodium chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (HCSG).

Treating Equine Lameness With Biologics

Michelle Anderson February 10, 2022

Regenerative medicine is giving us new options for treating horses with joint disease and other injuries. Learn more and get your questions answered during the live recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Zoetis.

Equine Joint Infection Risks in the Clinic vs. the Field

Alexandra Beckstett January 26, 2022

One researcher assessed the impact of environment and antibiotic administration on synovial sepsis rate.

Biologics for Treating & Managing Equine Joints

Infographic: Biologics for Treating and Managing Equine Joints

The Horse Staff January 12, 2022

Biologics offer an alternative to steroid joint injections for horses with osteoarthritis. Learn how they are derived and work in our veterinarian-approved visual guide. Sponsored by Zoetis.

Regenerative Therapy Trends and Techniques in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 17, 2021

Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.

Nonsteroidal Joint Injections Gaining in Popularity

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 14, 2021

A survey found most veterinarians who specialize in horses and primarily deal with lameness issues use nonsteroidal intra-articular joint therapies in their patients.

Fact Sheet: Supporting Equine Joint Health

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 20, 2021

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common equine joint disorders, affecting an estimated one in five horses. Learn about specific strategies for supporting joint health in this free fact sheet. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.