Advances in Managing Chronic Foot Pain
Jennifer O. Bryant
December 2, 2015
Improved diagnostics and more promising treatments are putting many foot-sore horses back to work.
Improved diagnostics and more promising treatments are putting many foot-sore horses back to work.
Knowing how and being prepared to triage serious wounds can help improve a patient’s likelihood for a good recovery.
Is your horse cinchy, grumpy, or reluctant to move forward under saddle? Do you wonder about those white hairs and dry spots on either side of his withers? Get your questions answered by a saddle fit expert and veterinarian during our live event.
Researchers say the uterine environment can significantly impact a foal’s future bone health, metabolism, and more.
Recent study results support the hypothesis that omega-3s could modify a joint’s response to inflammation.
Dr. Carrie Jacobs will discuss synovial structures, why they’re important, what can go wrong, and how to treat them.
Radiographic abnormalities don’t always result in diminished performance; however, many do. Here’s what to know.
The horse’s lower limb is subject to a multitude of injuries that can baffle even the most veteran veterinarians.
Dr. Mick Peterson found that the dirt surface met all of the pre-meet test criteria and was maintained properly.
Bone chips can be a proper pain in the joint; learn where and why they happen and when they need to be removed.
Researchers found that functional electrical stimulation improved the density and distribution of muscle mitochondria.
From monitoring his body condition to keeping his joints moving, here’s how to get your old horse ready for winter.
What happens before bridling might hold a clue as to why this horse yawns when facing his bridle.
Dr. Anthony Blikslager offers insight to vets on recognizing horses in pain and covers drug therapy options.
Learn about using joint injections to help treat common causes of lameness and reduced performance.
Learn about the newest advances in understanding and treating inflammation and joint disease in horses from Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, who is a distinguished professor at and founding director of the Colorado State University Orthopaedic Research Center.
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