Lameness

January 05, 2011
Novel Treatment for Laminitis
Wooden clogs made from plywood can help horses recover after bouts of acute laminitis, according to Michael Steward, veterinarian.

December 29, 2010
Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation and Implications for Treatment of Neurologic Disease
Horses suffering from neurologic disease may require more vitamin E than normal, healthy horses.

December 17, 2010
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Arthritis
Omega-3 fatty acids have direct anti-inflammatory actions that can be useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis and lameness.

December 14, 2010
Navicular Syndrome in Horses
Navicular syndrome (or navicular disease, or caudal heel pain syndrome) is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's

November 30, 2010
To Shoe or Not To Shoe?
For assistance in deciding whether or not your horse needs shoes, contact a trainer, farrier, and/or veterinarian. Based on

February 03, 2010
Reducing Risk of DOD
A study in France looked at 401 foals from 3 breeds on 21 farms for the incidence of developmental

January 24, 2010
Cryotherapy Remains Relevant Treatment for Laminitis
Cryotherapy remains the gold-standard for treatment of early-stage laminitis, according to James Orsini, DVM, director of the Laminitis Institute

January 24, 2010
The Two Phases of Laminitis
James Orsini, DVM, director of the Laminitis Institute, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, recognized two distinct phases of

January 21, 2010
Equine Laminitis Pain Scale Used by Veterinarians
The Obel scale classifies lameness from I to IV, with I indicating mild soreness and IV designating extreme pain

October 21, 2008
Thoroughbred Joint Injuries During Training
Skeletal injuries are common when young Thoroughbred horses enter a program of race training. During the months of training