Sidelined: 4 Common Injuries in Western Performance Horses
Learn about 4 common injuries veterinarians see in these athletes, how they diagnose them, and what treatments and rehabilitation methods they use.
Learn about 4 common injuries veterinarians see in these athletes, how they diagnose them, and what treatments and rehabilitation methods they use.
Sand accumulation in the horse’s gut can lead to obstructions, irritation, and signs of colic, weight loss, and diarrhea.
Learn about this tendon’s complex anatomy and how veterinarians rehab it when injured.
Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.
The diagnostic tests veterinarians use are evolving to improve how we manage infectious diseases in horses.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
If you suspect your horse has a metabolic disease, timely and accurate diagnostic testing is essential to developing a management plan.
Veterinarians must consider certain factors when performing diagnostics to identify the source of respiratory disease.
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.
Explore the causes of and treatments for this common muscular problem in horses, along with prevention methods.
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Find out what conditions, beyond lameness, a veterinarian might uncover during a prepurchase exam.
How veterinarians diagnose and rehabilitate horses suffering from kissing spines.
Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.
Find out what a veterinarian might look for when examining a horse that loses his balance after jumping a fence.
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
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