Stall rest is necessary for treating certain equine injuries and conditions. However, keeping a horse happy and healthy during recovery is often a challenge.
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs.
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May.
The statistics-based system would notify track officials and regulatory vets if a horse is deemed at-risk.
Giant Ryan fractured both sesamoids in his left front leg during a race at Belmont Park on June 9.
Standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks and allowed most study horses to return to racing.
I’ll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t
An equine veterinarian will be on call to provide timely health reports to the media on the equine athletes.
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.
The new guidelines will be “based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise.”
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.
The colt sustained a long pastern chip fracture during Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal
Parker, the horse vanned off yesterday’s cross-country course, has no serious injuries.
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