Sports Medicine

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New Research Sheds Light on Tendon Injuries in Old Horses

Bute for Old Bones

My vet wants my 38-year-old on phenylbutazone forever. Is there anything else that could help him, with no side effects?

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Tips for Preparing Your Older Horse for Winter

With the cold weather almost upon us, we must take into account several important considerations for preparing and maintaining older horses throughout winter.

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hind limb lameness in horses; Researchers Study Method to Detect Equine Arthritis Early

Bone Spur Prognosis

Our gelding’s broken hock has healed with what the veterinarian calls bone spurs. He believes the spurs could be rubbing against our gelding’s tendon, causing pain. What is the long-term prognosis for injuries such as these?

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What You Need to Know About Equine Stomach Acid

Hay for Horse Health

Horses with conditions such as muscle or metabolic disease might have special hay needs to stay healthy.

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Comeback Kids

Patience and perseverance are key for bringing off-track Thoroughbreds back from injuries sustained post-racing.

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