Lameness

December 22, 2014
Arthritis in Horses: Algae Research
One alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like phenylbutazone is blue-green algae, which contains a protein-bound pigment called C-phycocyanin. C-phycocyanin possesses

December 16, 2014
Wireless Sensor Tracks Bone Fracture Healing
A wireless sensor developed at Colorado State University may be helpful in tracking the strength and weight-bearing ability of

December 09, 2014
Genetic Hoof Problem Found in Connemara Ponies
Studies are being carried out to identify the defective gene and design ways to carry out genetic testing on

November 20, 2014
Does Glucosamine Prevent Arthritis in Horse Joints? New Research
In vitro data suggest that glucosamine may increase the synthetic activity of chondrocytes, or cartilage-producing cells. However, the biochemical basis

November 13, 2014
Hygromas Rarely Impact a Horse’s Career
A hygroma is an accumulation of fluid that follows trauma such as a kick or an impact from falling.

September 19, 2014
Injury Rate for Polo Ponies
Researchers conducted a study among players and owners of polo ponies, using questionnaires and telephone interviews to collect data

September 17, 2014
Water Treadmills Aid Rehabilitation of Injured Horses
For horses that are recovering from various musculoskeletal injuries, the challenge for owners and veterinarians is designing a rehabilitation

August 15, 2014
Development May Help Horses with Tendon Injuries
A new development in the way stem cells are grown may improve the durability of healed tendons.

August 12, 2014
Cryotherapy to Prevent Acute Laminitis in Horses
At the International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot held in 2013, A.W. van Eps from

July 04, 2014
Finding Subtle Signs of Lameness in Horses
Many times, it’s not that easy to tell whether a horse is a bit “off” in his gaits, and