Promoting Lifelong Equine Joint Health
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
October 14, 2016
Using sensible strategies, we can help keep equine joints healthy and capable of withstanding athletic demands.
All aspects of caring for performance horses
Using sensible strategies, we can help keep equine joints healthy and capable of withstanding athletic demands.
Drs. Tim Parkin and Sarah Plevin describe studies focused on predicting injury before it occurs.
Bone turnover in horses rested after intense training was better than in those in consistent intense work.
A French genetics team determined a common breeding pool is not only realistic but also preferable.
An extract from blue-green algae—a potentially toxic substance—could help arthritic horses without poisoning them.
Look for educational articles and social media posts on keeping equine joints and bone healthy, Oct. 9-15.
The British survey results also suggest that lamenesses are more likely to originate in the limb than in the foot.
Assess your horse’s body condition regularly so you can adjust his diet accordingly and identify potential problems.
This means back-to-back clean Paralympic games (London 2012 and Rio 2016) for para-equestrian participants.
The state’s two Thoroughbred tracks must submit applications for Safety and Integrity Alliance accreditation by Nov. 4.
Findings from a recent study show that 70% of injuries recorded over a 14-year period were minor and not career-ending.
Horses’ knees are prone to both congenital and acquired lameness problems. Here’s what you need to know.
Of the 1,452 respondents 579 (40%) said they occasionally treat their horse to apples or carrots.
Drs. Liz Arbittier and Jessica Morgan will provide tips to help owners improve their lameness identification skills.
The para-dressage events at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games wrapped up on Sept. 16.
Learn about the university’s Thoroughbred breeding program, a winning one-eyed gelding, and more.
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