Lameness

Certain etiologic factors have been recognized that contribute to the development of these osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions. Read more

Laminil reportedly has been successful in stopping signs laminitis in 80% of horses treated so far. Read more

The researchers found that the risk of elimination due to lameness was significantly associated with the country where the Read more

Horses react differently to pressure from a hoof tester. Some will flinch no matter where the tester is applied; Read more

Shockwave treatments use high-frequency sound waves to apply vibration to the healing tissues. The treatment is usually conducted several Read more

An anti-inflammatory drug discovered 40 years ago, but never used on large animals, may be the breakthrough that veterinarians Read more

At the 2012 British Equine Veterinary Association Congress, a lecture by Pat Harris outlined management steps to minimize the Read more

Canker refers to an inflamed, ulcerated sore in the underside of a horse’s hoof. It begins near the frog Read more

In contrast to sporadic exertional rhabdomyolysis (classic tying-up), horses with recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis are fit, actively in work, and Read more

The study showed that almost 90% of horses admitted to the school’s clinic because of laminitis had some sort Read more