Lameness

Horses with tendon injuries can return to performance careers, though success often hinges on a carefully designed treatment program. Read more

Researchers recently suggested that stem cell vesicle, not the entire cell, may be all that is needed for stem Read more

Arthritic horses lie down less often than sounder horses, possibly because of the pain associated with lowering and lifting Read more

A recent study evaluated how vets diagnose endocrinopathic laminitis in the field, looking closely at whether new research findings Read more

Researchers recently confirmed that the use of unprocessed digital radiography images allows for accurate evaluation of bone mineral content. Read more

Although pelvic fractures occur infrequently compared to other injuries, researchers set out to describe those diagnosed in elite endurance Read more

Tendon injuries occur frequently in athletic horses, so researchers are looking for effective ways to promote healing while minimizing Read more

Lameness remains a top reason for elimination of endurance horses during competition. Trainer knowledge and experience ranked high as Read more

As a group, western performance horses show lameness most often in the distal forelimbs, hocks, and stifles. Read more

Cryotherapy, the intense and prolonged cooling of the lower limb and hoof, may prove a valuable pain-relieving modality for Read more