Lameness

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

Researchers in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rutgers University have noted some parallels between humans with metabolic Read more

Published studies report C-phycocyanin possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and could therefore potentially benefit patients with osteoarthritis. Read more

One alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like phenylbutazone is blue-green algae, which contains a protein-bound pigment called C-phycocyanin. C-phycocyanin possesses Read more

The exact physiological steps involved in laminitis remain somewhat unclear, which makes finding an effective treatment strategy challenging. Read more