Do Bisphosphonates Damage Horses’ Joint Cartilage?
Alexandra Beckstett
July 13, 2021
Researchers studied the effects of clodronate disodium on normal and inflamed equine cartilage in laboratory samples.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Researchers studied the effects of clodronate disodium on normal and inflamed equine cartilage in laboratory samples.
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Horse owners are opening their minds, some even their stall doors, leaving behind traditional single-horse stabling in favor of more natural options such as group housing and track paddocks.
The case marks the state’s 10th confirmed case for 2021.
Additional horses exposed at an auction have tested negative and are awaiting a 60-day retest.
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Readers submitted photos and stories of their horses that are important to them.
The affected filly was purchased at auction and arrived at her new home with clinical signs of the highly contagious respiratory disease.
All equines on the affected premises have been quarantined and the affected horse was euthanized.
Investigators used an ethogram and cortisol testing to record stress levels in equine-assisted activity and beginner riding lesson horses.
Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equilibrium Therapy LLC discuss regulations around who can perform massage on horses.
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Stefanie Moat’s photo as the overall winner of the contest.
Learn about equine sedation and anesthesia in this Q&A with a leader in the field.
British researchers analyzed 4,000 road incidents between cars and ridden or handled horses and found drivers’ passing too closely, speeding, and road rage all contributed to conflicts and injury.
The horse resided at a private facility in Volusia County.
These mark the state’s eighth and ninth Eastern equine encephalomyelitis cases in horses for 2021.
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