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Vet lunging a chestnut horse.
April 15, 2024

New Tool Recognizes Pain in Horses with Osteoarthritis

With a new tool, horse owners may be able to monitor chronic pain in their horses and gauge when Read more
Vet lunging a chestnut horse.
January 10, 2024

Adding Acetaminophen to Lameness Management Plan for Horses

Acetaminophen appears both safe and effective in horses with naturally occurring lameness, making it another potential treatment option. Read more
Roping horse
January 01, 2024

CBD Improves Pain, Quality of Life for Arthritic Horses, Study Says

CBD is becoming increasingly popular in both human and veterinary medicine partly because it is perceived as a natural Read more
December 20, 2023

Exploring Bone Marrow Macrophages for Equine Osteoarthritis

A recent study shows that a type of white blood cells isolated from bone marrow can improve lameness and Read more
November 18, 2023

Treating Tendon Disease in Horses with Stem Cells: A Controlled Trial

Despite the popularity of stem cell therapy, there is little evidence-based data collected from controlled clinical trials. Read more
October 23, 2023

Understanding Osteoarthritis in Horses: A Closer Look at Synovial Fluid

Researchers are focusing on creating a “synovial fluid metabolome” to identify biomarkers that may expedite osteoarthritis diagnosis. Read more
September 25, 2023

Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet

Dealing with soft, crumbly hooves and unsure where to turn? Try this four-pronged approach to getting your horse’s hooves Read more
August 09, 2023

Injury Rehab in Horses: Pros, Cons, and Future of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

While adipose-derived stem cells have many positive features, using these cells in rehab scenarios doesn’t guarantee success. Read more
Racehorse galloping on track during morning workout.
July 24, 2023

Gauging Bone Mineral Density to Predict Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses

Fracture of the proximal sesamoid bones is a leading cause of injury in racehorses. The ability to pinpoint at-risk Read more
Racehorse galloping on a training track during morning workouts.
June 07, 2023

Shin Soreness in Young, Intensely Worked Horses

Despite meticulous care and attention to soundness, young racehorses are often sidelined by shin soreness, known also as “bucked Read more
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