News and issues for equine health professionals
Corticosteroids vs. orthobiologics vs. polyacrylamide hydrogels. How do veterinarians choose which is best? One veterinarian explains in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Behavioral issues in horses often stem from underlying physical problems, requiring careful evaluation to identify and address root causes.
Colic surgery outcomes aren’t guaranteed, but acting quickly reduces risks, and mild complications occur far more frequently than serious ones, if at all.
Find out how a colt with persistently puffy hocks but no lameness was diagnosed with and treated for a medial malleolus lesion.
Learn to recognize the signs of equine back pain and what therapies are available.
New research is shedding light on equine shivers, a poorly understood neuromuscular condition affecting horse movement and performance.
Test your knowledge about the tricky world of PPID, EMS, ID, and more.
Develop a therapeutic exercise program to help keep equine athletes and recreational horses alike feeling their best.
Researchers say bump kinase inhibitors show promise in treating horses with this neurologic disease. Learn more in the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Find out how veterinarians connect abnormal behaviors with pain in horses during lameness evaluations.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Your horse’s recovery from surgery should start long before heading to the OR.
Recognize the important role progesterone plays in breeding a mare and the resulting pregnancy. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.
Routinely testing the efficacy of deworming protocols is crucial to reducing the populations of these parasites. Here’s why.
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