Lameness

May 06, 2019
Omega-3s and Inflammation in Athletic Horses
New findings from Kentucky Equine Research suggest long-chain omega-3s may be useful in managing inflammation in hard-working horses.

September 24, 2018
Safety of Clodronate in Horses with Navicular
Lameness-related performance issues must be swiftly and effectively diagnosed, a feat often easier said than done. Once the source

August 22, 2018
Ouch! Foot-Sore Horses
Most horse owners have heard the phrase “tender-footed,” meaning foot soreness, and the same number have probably dealt with

August 15, 2018
Risk Factors for Laminitis in Horses Pinpointed
While pasture-associated laminitis is well known to horse owners, endocrine disorders, including hyperinsulinemia and pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction, are

May 02, 2017
Pasture-Associated Stringhalt in Horses
Pasture-associated stringhalt (PSH) is much like traditional stringhalt, in that it is characterized by exaggerated, spasmodic flexion of the hindlimbs.

January 30, 2017
Hoof Care and the Emaciated Horse
Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration

September 12, 2016
Equine Joint Inflammation and Nutritional Supplements
Researchers tested two different oral joint supplements and an NSAID. Horses in all three treatment groups had lower inflammation

June 02, 2015
Is Chronic Laminitis in Horses Related to Bacterial Infection?
Researchers in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rutgers University have noted some parallels between humans with metabolic

December 22, 2014
Arthritis in Horses: Algae Research
Published studies report C-phycocyanin possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and could therefore potentially benefit patients with osteoarthritis.

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