Lameness
September 18, 2020
Regenerative Medicine for Equine Injuries, Lameness
Researchers investigates using special protiens found in stem cells called secretomes to shorten the time between injury and treatment.
August 21, 2020
Sport Horse Lameness: Hind Limb Conformation, Suspensory Ligament Failure Link
When it comes to sport horses, hind limbs are often scrutinized for correctness as straight hocks are thought to
August 10, 2020
Assessing Soundness at Equine Competitions
A recent study found veterinary delegates of the FEI are able to reasonably assess a horse’s ability to compete
July 22, 2020
Common Musculoskeletal Problems of Barrel-Racing Horses
Barrel-racing horses sustain musculoskeletal injuries, just as other equine athletes, but are some injuries more common than others?
June 22, 2020
From the Beginning: A Conversation with an Equine Orthopedic Pioneer
Wayne McIlwraith proved a forerunner in the field of equine orthopedics, learn about his career and the extraordinary contributions
June 17, 2020
Needle Arthroscopy for Equine Lameness
Needle arthroscopy helps veterinarians diagnose "radiographically silent lesions" of the knee, such as certain fractures and tears of intercarpal
June 01, 2020
Using MRI to Detect Lameness in Horses
According to veterinary researchers and practitioners at Colorado State University, don’t discount MRI despite the price tag associated with
May 18, 2020
Osteoarthritis in Horses: Supplements and Platelet-Rich Plasma
As regenerative medicine finds its footing, new options have become available for owners of arthritic horses. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP),
April 22, 2020
Taking Care of Tendons in Equine Athletes
Power Doppler may better assess tendon healing helping guide caretakers regarding the safe return of horses to competition with
March 30, 2020
Bone Adaptation in Growing Foals
Mechanical loading strengthens bone during growth, so exercised foals show greater bone size and strength, and resistance to bending