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When used properly, this injectable can be an effective substitute for traditional joint therapies for managing horses with osteoarthritis.
Adiposity can cause a variety of health problems in performance horses, from heat stress to arthritis.
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.
A higher-frequency transducer increased diagnostic accuracy for both suspensory ligament branches and distal sesamoidean ligaments.
My horse is turned out to pasture for at least part of each day. Every winter he gets scratches. Is there anything I can do nutritionally that might help prevent this?
Heat, humidity, and race distance significantly increase the risk of exertional heat illness in Thoroughbred racehorses on British tracks.
It is important for veterinarians and horse owners to understand the medication rules at high-level competitions when managing pain in equine athletes.
Horses might show a slight asymmetry in their gait without being truly lame.
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.
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