Lameness

Nutrition can play a role in initiating laminitis, either through precipitating an abrupt change in bacterial flora and releasing Read more

Managing laminitis is difficult because damage to the hoof structures has already taken place by the time the horse Read more

Inflammation and swelling around the growth plates of various long bones in young horses is known as physitis. As Read more

The majority of splint problems are caused by work that has progressed too rapidly or has forced the horse Read more

Management of steady growth in young horses is important for proper bone development. Proper skeletal development must result in Read more

The normal development of equine bone is a multiphase process occurring as a continuum of activity resulting in calcification Read more

Though some are still considered experimental, at least in the U.S., some new treatments show considerable promise in treating Read more

A study designed to investigate the effects of oral glucosamine supplementation in young horses was recently conducted. Read more

Navicular syndrome can be managed to reduce the horse’s pain and minimize excessive stress on the deep digital flexor Read more

In the same way that ordinary treadmills can be used in exercise and conditioning programs for horses, water treadmills Read more