Lameness
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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