Donkeys Might Need Higher Morphine Doses Than Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
May 2, 2023
Donkeys might benefit from higher doses of morphine for pain relief than what veterinarians usually prescribe for horses.
Donkeys might benefit from higher doses of morphine for pain relief than what veterinarians usually prescribe for horses.
Horses can go lame for a variety of reasons. Here are 4 common causes of lameness and their treatment options.
When used properly, this injectable can be an effective substitute for traditional joint therapies for managing horses with osteoarthritis.
If your horse is acting naughty when handled or ridden, he might be trying to avoid pain somewhere in his body.
New research shows sport horses had increased hock angles when the hind hooves were shod and might show reduced lameness.
Researchers discussed the complications 212 veterinarians experienced after performing sacroiliac joint region injections.
Orthobiologics are emerging tools in veterinary medicine that use the body’s natural defense mechanisms to treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems.
It is important for veterinarians and horse owners to understand the medication rules at high-level competitions when managing pain in equine athletes.
Equine meniscal injuries can cause severe pain and lameness, but if diagnosed and treated properly many horses can return to work.
A research team used ultrasound to establish normal proximal suspensory ligament cross-sectional areas of cutting horses.
While prohibited in competition horses, this anabolic steroid might help vets manage joint disease such as osteochondrosis lesions in young horses.
Here’s a look at some common pelvis problems in horses, how veterinarians diagnose them, and what treatment options are available.
Blood flow restriction (BFR), a human rehab modality, was found to be safe and well-tolerated by horses in a pilot study.
While ultrasound is useful for identifying articular process joint effusion in horses, it might undervalue the amount of swelling present.
Managing the magnitude and frequency of limb loading is key to keeping horses—particularly racehorses—injury-free.
A field study of the drug showed it significantly improved lameness in horses and induced no clinically relevant adverse effects.
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