Lameness

While silicon plays a role in bone and joint health, dietary supplementation of silicon may not affect bone and Read more

Even though horses are herbivores, some potentially beneficial plant constituents, such as phytophenols, are not found in the forages Read more

Lameness resulted in 69% of all eliminations from endurance competitions, according to one recently published study. Read more

New findings from Kentucky Equine Research suggest long-chain omega-3s may be useful in managing inflammation in hard-working horses. Read more

Lameness-related performance issues must be swiftly and effectively diagnosed, a feat often easier said than done. Once the source Read more

Most horse owners have heard the phrase “tender-footed,” meaning foot soreness, and the same number have probably dealt with Read more

While pasture-associated laminitis is well known to horse owners, endocrine disorders, including hyperinsulinemia and pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction, are Read more

Pasture-associated stringhalt (PSH) is much like traditional stringhalt, in that it is characterized by exaggerated, spasmodic flexion of the hindlimbs. Read more

Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration Read more

Researchers tested two different oral joint supplements and an NSAID. Horses in all three treatment groups had lower inflammation Read more