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Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries

Multiple Authors September 28, 2024

Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.

Diagnosing Equine Neck and Back Disease or Injury

The Horse Staff August 21, 2024

Learn about the clinical signs of neck or back issues in horses and how they are diagnosed. Sponsored by Asto CT.

Understanding Equine Muscle Atrophy

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc April 16, 2024

Explore the causes of and treatments for this common muscular problem in horses, along with prevention methods.

Ultrasonography’s Role in Equine Lameness Cases

Matt Leshaw, DVM March 27, 2024

Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.

Study: Conservative Treatment Works Well for Many Hock Sprains in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 31, 2023

Veterinarians should consider ultrasound to diagnose hock sprains in horses and guide the rehabilitation process.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Diagnostic Imaging

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report July 10, 2023

Four diagnostic imaging experts share insight that can help owners and veterinarians with the diagnostic process.

Advanced Imaging of the Equine Head

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report July 6, 2023

Advancements in equine imaging have made it possible for veterinarians to better understand the anatomy and pathologies of their patients.

Equine Diagnostic Imaging Decision Tree

The Horse Staff June 21, 2023

Diagnosing lameness in horses can be challenging, but veterinarians have an arsenal of imaging modalities available to help them make an accurate diagnosis.

Interpreting Imaging of the Equine Neck

Haylie Kerstetter June 6, 2023

Neck pain in horses can be difficult to diagnose; clinical signs might not match what’s seen on imaging. Learn how vets interpret findings and develop a treatment plan.