He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.
Read about three real-life examples of equine athletes that made full recoveries from their injuries, including their diagnostic challenges, rehab modalities, and recovery details.
Here’s what to expect if your horse needs to undergo gastroscopy, the only surefire way to check for equine gastric ulcers.
Researchers described normal pituitary gland appearance on MRI. Their findings might help veterinarians identify PPID in horses and start treatment earlier.
Learn what steps you and your veterinarian can take to get to the bottom of subtle horse health problems.
Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two diagnostic imaging methods veterinarians can use to capture images of structures within your horse’s body. Learn more in this visual guide!
Veterinarians could soon determine which horses are at risk of certain neurologic diseases through a simple urine test that reveals how a horse breaks down vitamin E.
Researchers studied these rare mineral concretions, how to best detect them, and commonly found concurrent conditions in affected horses.
How would you react if your horse stepped on a nail? One practitioner outlines the steps you should take.
Veterinarians sought to determine whether phosphorylated neurofilament heavy (pNfH), a protein unique to neurons, could be used to diagnose CVCM, eNAD/EDM, and shivers.
Researchers used CT scan and microscopic exam to characterize anatomical findings of the lumbosacral spine and document any damage or disease.
Dr. Nathan Slovis covers new technologies in accurately diagnosing the causes of infectious diarrhea in foals.
Computed tomography creates cross-sectional, 3D images to help veterinarians diagnose a variety of equine injuries and lamenesses.
Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.
To help horse owners better understand MRI, we’ve scoured our archives and collected 10 resources about this diagnostic modality and some of the ailments it can help identify, all available to you free on TheHorse.com.
MRI has become easier to use and more accessible. Using this diagnostic tool early leads to improved outcomes for lame horses. Sponsored by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.
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