All aspects of caring for performance horses
One researcher assessed the efficacy of four joint supplement ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, Boswellia serrata, and turmeric. Here’s what she found.
Researchers: Understanding the impact of early exercise on growing horses could help prevent bone fractures in the future.
Indications for their use and how veterinarians choose between the two therapies.
Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.
A survey found most veterinarians who specialize in horses and primarily deal with lameness issues use nonsteroidal intra-articular joint therapies in their patients.
This technology has helped veterinarians diagnose upper airway dysfunction during exercise.
The 2021 Kentucky Derby winner collapsed while completing a workout at Santa Anita Park, in California.
Dr. Vern Dryden shares what horse owners and veterinarians can do to relieve a horse’s pain during a laminitic episode.
The equine respiratory tract is so highly specialized for exercise that even the slightest deviation from normal can limit a horse’s athletic career.
Learn the correct body condition score for a horse going into the cold months from equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes.
To better understand the piaffe and its effects on a horse’s biomechanics, researchers investigate the ground reaction forces of elite dressage horses performing the movement over pressure plates.
Electrical impedance tomography could be simple enough for veterinarians to use in the field to diagnose asthmatic horses without anesthetics or an assistant.
The choice to use antimicrobials to treat lower airway issues in horses isn’t always clear.
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
Providing a balanced diet that meets your horse’s nutritional needs and being aware of possible shortcomings are vital for his care. Read about seven aspects of your horse’s diet that might not be up to par.
Learn about the steps you can take to reduce the number of asthma-causing airborne particulates in your horse’s barn.
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