News and issues for equine health professionals
Dr. Katie Ellis and Dr. Howland Mansfield discuss what imaging modalities veterinarians might use to accurately diagnose joint disease in horses.
Dr. Katie Ellis describes how equine veterinarians select orthobiologics to treat osteoarthritis in horses, and the pros and cons of using each type.
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Orthobiologics are proven treatments for equine injuries and are showing promise for asthma, with research continuing to clarify their role in respiratory care.
Scientists recently examined the role of dopamine in horses with PPID and ID, as well as how pergolide affects dopamine receptors to treat metabolic problems.
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
Even with better diagnostics and treatments, hands-on exams and movement assessments remain essential for finding the source of back pain in horses.
Learn about common joint issues that concern horse owners and what preventive and therapeutic approaches are available. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
Two experts review how MRI, CT, and PET can provide precise answers for equine practitioners, contributing to more specific treatments and better prognoses.
Two veterinarians navigate the ethical and medical intricacies of keeping sport horses sound and pain-free.
Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.
Training horses to maximize their abilities comes with potential pitfalls, but consistent attention to detail can help prevent most issues.
Understanding new research developments, sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
Here’s how one veterinarian localizes lameness to the horse’s stifle, treats stifle injuries, and performs surgery when necessary.
Experts described 6 new studies that made significant impacts on equine musculoskeletal problem diagnosis and treatment in 2024.
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