The decision about riding horses recovering from EPM and other diseases, one vet says, involves balancing rider safety, liability concerns, and animal welfare.
At the 2022 BEVA Congress, Dr. Hilary Clayton described how to create a rehabilitation plan for horses recovering from back pain.
At the 2022 BEVA Congress, one presenter discussed the challenges associated with SDFT injuries, plus potential solutions.
MRI imaging of the stifle joint has shown evidence of injuries to a variety of soft and hard tissues.
Practitioner technique and skill determine the value of ultrasound images of the suspensory ligament.
Horses with injured stifles have the best chance of returning to full work following a scientifically planned rehabilitation process.
While ultrasound doesn’t always provide a definitive diagnosis, it can be a useful tool for gathering critical information.
A veterinarian describes how he formulates a rehabilitation plan for a horse recovering from an injury.
One researcher assessed the efficacy of four joint supplement ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, Boswellia serrata, and turmeric. Here’s what she found.
Indications for their use and how veterinarians choose between the two therapies.
One veterinarian reviews recent PPID research and offers recommendations for managing and treating horses with this endocrine disease.
Here’s how to tell whether a broodmare is going into labor or experiencing colic-associated pain.
The choice to use antimicrobials to treat lower airway issues in horses isn’t always clear.
MRI has helped veterinarians recognize new pathologies within horses’ hooves as well as learn more about existing lesions.
The key is adding weight carefully without triggering hyperinsulinemia and laminitis.
A high-quality and well-set-up ultrasound image can mean the difference between an accurate or missed diagnosis in equine practice.
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