Lameness

August 05, 2019
Options for Preventing, Treating Equine Laminitis
Horses with laminitis frequently suffer severe and intense pain, hoof deformation, and decreased athleticism that can be career- or

July 31, 2019
Stifle Injuries Could Spell Trouble for Western Horses
Although arthroscopy is a useful adjunct to radiographs and ultrasonography in many instances, it can sometimes be debilitating to

July 17, 2019
Joint Health in Horses: Understanding Arthrodesis
The surgical fusion of a joint, called arthrodesis, may be a viable alternative to more traditional medical approaches when

June 26, 2019
Stifle Lameness: Don’t Take Shortcuts in Diagnosis
Veterinarians frequently start at the hoof and work their way up when trying to isolate the origin of a

June 24, 2019
Diagnosing Arthritis in Horses with Acoustic Emissions
In a recent study, veterinary researchers from Finland explored a novel method of imaging cartilage using acoustic emissions.

June 17, 2019
Athletic Horses: Supplements to Maximize Bone Health
Due to habitual weight-loading of limbs during training and competition, “bone fatigue” can occur in athletic horses, placing them

May 15, 2019
Improving PRP Therapy in Horses for Skin, Joint, Hoof Health
If PRP is frozen for storage, many of the platelets die or their growth factors release prematurely, making efficacy

April 24, 2019
Treating Bone Fractures in Racehorses
Owners often want to know a horse’s prognosis for recovery in order to make a sound decision on how,


March 20, 2019
Lame Horses: Examine Entire Hoof
While hoof abscesses can cause extreme pain in horses, and are often distressing to horse owners, they are a