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20 Things Your Horse’s Teeth are Telling You

Scot T. Gillies December 6, 2024

Brush up on your equine oral health knowledge with these facts about dental anatomy, issues, and exams.

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Mending Equine Tendons and Ligaments

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 4, 2024

Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.

veterinarian palpating horse's lower leg

2.5% Injectable Polyacrylamide Hydrogel for Joint Health in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 18, 2024

Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.

Equine Ringbone: Process, Progress and Prognosis

Diane E. Rice May 1, 2024

Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.

A Novel Treatment for Equine Osteoarthritis: 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel

Haylie Kerstetter April 18, 2024

An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis. Sponsored by Contura Vet.

Harnessing Fluorescent Light Energy for Horse Wounds and Skin Disease

Haylie Kerstetter January 25, 2024

Fluorescent light energy (FLE) promotes healing and provides antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory effects in equine wounds and skin conditions. Sponsored by Phovia.

How Veterinarians Use Equine Standing CT

Haylie Kerstetter January 25, 2024

Equine standing CT is an accurate diagnostic imaging tool that could make CT safer and more accessible due to its ease of use.

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Vets Consider Safety, Efficacy of Repeat Corticosteroid Joint Injections in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 19, 2024

Data show frequent use of this OA treatment over time could be harmful in horses.

Injecting Equine Cervical Articular Process Joints in the Field

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 17, 2024

Veterinarians: Follow these 4 steps to maximize the success of injections in this region of the horse’s neck and minimize the risk of complications.

Engineers and researchers have been designing “ECG” readers that are more practical for field use.

Heart Monitoring Devices for Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 31, 2023

Learn about devices designed to measure equine athletes’ cardiac function and maximize performance.

Emerging Equine Eye Therapies

Chris White, DVM December 26, 2023

Learn about 4 cutting-edge treatments for equine eye issues ranging from corneal ulcers to cancer.

The Power of Equine Laser Therapy

Katie Navarra October 27, 2023

Learn more about Class IV laser treatments, the current research, and opportunities for further advancement.

Noninvasive Therapies For Sport Horses

Jennifer Madera, DVM September 16, 2023

Modalities ranging from PEMF to vibration plates might help manage equine injury or improve performance.

Investigating Equine Cases of Toxicant Exposure

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment March 2, 2023

Horses have a wide range of potential for exposure to toxicants; understanding this could help protect them.

Scientists Validate Safety of Equine Blood Flow Restriction

Alexandra Beckstett February 28, 2023

Blood flow restriction (BFR), a human rehab modality, was found to be safe and well-tolerated by horses in a pilot study.

Equine Regenerative Therapies for Managing Arthritis in Horses

Gustavo Zanotto, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR January 31, 2023

Dr. Gustavo Zanotto of Texas A&M University describes autologous blood products, how they work, the existing research supporting them, and their applications in horses in this Dechra-sponsored online presentation.