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Vet performing a lameness exam flexing the hock.
June 18, 2025

New Hope for Osteoarthritis in Horses

A novel treatment approach for osteoarthritis reduces joint pain and decreases the action of molecules that break down cartilage. Read more
June 11, 2025

Managing Osteoarthritis in Horses: Combining Platelet-Rich Plasma with Corticosteroids

Combining triamcinolone with platelet-rich plasma to treat synovitis or osteoarthritis in athletic horses appears beneficial. Read more
Close-up of a racehorse's legs during a gallop
June 09, 2025

Off-the-Shelf Stem Cells Safe, Effective for Synovitis in Horses

A stem cell product containing umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells was recently studied in horses with naturally occurring Read more
May 14, 2025

Ultrasound Reliably Assesses Cartilage Thickness in Horses

Cartilage thickness measurements obtained by ultrasonography were compared to measurements using other techniques. Read more
Vet lunging a chestnut horse.
May 12, 2025

Adding Tapentadol to the Treatment Mix for Osteoarthritis in Horses

The opioid drug tapentadol proved an effective medication for improving osteoarthritis-related pain in a research study. Read more
Vet taking x-ray of stifle.
January 13, 2025

Prepurchase and Repository Radiographs in Horses: Points to Ponder

Whether they are repository radiographs specific to Thoroughbreds or prepurchase radiographs for other horses, a veterinarian must interpret the Read more
December 16, 2024

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of PRP, Platelet Lysate Examined in Horses

Platelet lysate does not have an anti-inflammatory effect when injected directly into joints with persistent synovitis, according to Read more
December 04, 2024

Can Carbon Dioxide Stimulate Hoof Growth in Horses?

In addition to biotin supplementation, research suggests that topical delivery of carbon dioxide may accelerate hoof growth in healthy Read more
Racehorse galloping on a training track during morning workouts.
November 27, 2024

Work in Progress: Developing a Screening Test for Condylar Fracture Risk in Horses

A study found tomography to be a better tool than radiography for detecting bone changes that identify horses at Read more
November 18, 2024

Proceed with Caution: Intra-Articular Triamcinolone for Equine Joints

Is your veterinarian planning to use the steroid triamcinolone to treat joint disease in your metabolic or potentially metabolic Read more
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