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Lameness

Show jumper clearing fence
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 Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
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. Read more
Horse's hooves
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 Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
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 Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
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 Read more
Horse's hooves
January 13, 2011

Understanding Ringbone

This arthritic condition affects the pastern joint or occasionally the coffin joint. Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
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. Read more
Horse laying down in sand
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. Read more
Thoroughbred horse sales
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. Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
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 Read more
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