Lameness
March 29, 2011
Greasing the Joints
Unlike their wild counterparts, domestic horses are asked to jump, to bend and flex into difficult movements, to stop
March 23, 2011
Keep Horses from Chewing Bandages
The Anti-Lick Strip Equine adhesive bandage is flavored with natural cayenne pepper that deters licking or biting.
February 16, 2011
Participants Needed for Shivers Study
Shivers is a neurologic disorder characterized by muscle tremors, tail elevation, excessive flexion or extension of the hind legs
February 15, 2011
Navicular Syndrome
Navicular syndrome is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's heel. The navicular bone lies at the back
February 10, 2011
Interaction of Phenylbutazone and Bone Healing in Horses
New research has discovered that NSAIDs have the potential to inhibit bone healing in horses, especially in the early
January 13, 2011
Understanding Ringbone
This arthritic condition affects the pastern joint or occasionally the coffin joint.
January 05, 2011
Novel Treatment for Laminitis
Wooden clogs made from plywood can help horses recover after bouts of acute laminitis, according to Michael Steward, veterinarian.
December 29, 2010
Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation and Implications for Treatment of Neurologic Disease
Horses suffering from neurologic disease may require more vitamin E than normal, healthy horses.
December 17, 2010
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Arthritis
Omega-3 fatty acids have direct anti-inflammatory actions that can be useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis and lameness.
December 14, 2010
Navicular Syndrome in Horses
Navicular syndrome (or navicular disease, or caudal heel pain syndrome) is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's