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Diagnosing Fetlock Disease in Racehorses

Alexandra Beckstett May 27, 2020

One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.

Horse Wounds: How to Know if a Joint is Involved

Clair Thunes, PhD March 1, 2020

After identifying the affected structures, veterinarians can use ultrasound, radiographs, and synoviocentesis to assess synovial involvement.

Diagnostic Imaging in Western Horse PPEs: Fifty Shades of Gray

Betsy Lynch February 26, 2020

One practitioner describes her diagnostic imaging decision-making process when assessing Western performance horse soundness during prepurchase exams.

Developmental Dental Disorders in Horses

New Imaging Technique for Parrot Mouth in Foals

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 14, 2020

German researchers found foals can spontaneously correct their own overjets (parrot mouth) within a year. However, they also found that foals born without overjets can develop them within the first few months of life.

How Veterinarians Evaluate Horses With Laminitis

Hoof Radiographs: More Than Meets the Eye

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 25, 2019

Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.

The New Navicular Paradigm

Nancy S. Loving, DVM December 6, 2019

Here’s what we know and are learning about defining, diagnosing, and treating this painful foot disease.

Venograms and Laminitis

Bryan Fraley, DVM September 25, 2019

What is a venogram, and how is it used to help diagnose laminitis?

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Working Up Poor Performance in English Sport Horses

Erica Larson February 14, 2019

Determining why a horse isn’t performing up to expectations can be a time-consuming and tedious process. One veterinarian shares how she approaches these cases.

5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Horse

Liz Arbittier, VMD January 23, 2019

Purchasing a horse is primarily about risk assessment, which is why prepurchase exams are so important. Here are some things to keep in mind.

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Diagnosing and Treating Neck Pain in Horses

Alexandra Beckstett November 10, 2018

Neck pain in horses remains challenging for veterinarians to diagnose and treat, but new options are on the horizon, one practitioner says.

Podotrochlosis: No Longer the End of the Road for Horses

Katie Navarra July 18, 2018

Two veterinarians share what has remained the same and what’s changing when it comes to diagnosing and treating this frustrating condition, once known as navicular. Read an excerpt from this in-depth article in our July 2018 issue.