Lameness

Stepping up their diagnostic game, researchers are using infrared spectroscopy to screen horses for osteoarthritis. Read more

When it comes to screening for osteoarthritis, there’s a new game in town: infrared (IR) spectroscopy. Read more

Osteoarthritis, an inflammatory degenerative condition affecting the whole joint, is a leading cause of lameness among performance horses. Read more

With a new tool, horse owners may be able to monitor chronic pain in their horses and gauge when Read more

Acetaminophen appears both safe and effective in horses with naturally occurring lameness, making it another potential treatment option. Read more

CBD is becoming increasingly popular in both human and veterinary medicine partly because it is perceived as a natural Read more

A recent study shows that a type of white blood cells isolated from bone marrow can improve lameness and Read more

Despite the popularity of stem cell therapy, there is little evidence-based data collected from controlled clinical trials. Read more

Researchers are focusing on creating a “synovial fluid metabolome” to identify biomarkers that may expedite osteoarthritis diagnosis. Read more

Dealing with soft, crumbly hooves and unsure where to turn? Try this four-pronged approach to getting your horse’s hooves Read more