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Vet taking x-ray of stifle.
January 13, 2025

Prepurchase and Repository Radiographs in Horses: Points to Ponder

Whether they are repository radiographs specific to Thoroughbreds or prepurchase radiographs for other horses, a veterinarian must interpret the Read more
December 16, 2024

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of PRP, Platelet Lysate Examined in Horses

Platelet lysate does not have an anti-inflammatory effect when injected directly into joints with persistent synovitis, according to Read more
December 04, 2024

Can Carbon Dioxide Stimulate Hoof Growth in Horses?

In addition to biotin supplementation, research suggests that topical delivery of carbon dioxide may accelerate hoof growth in healthy Read more
Racehorse galloping on a training track during morning workouts.
November 27, 2024

Work in Progress: Developing a Screening Test for Condylar Fracture Risk in Horses

A study found tomography to be a better tool than radiography for detecting bone changes that identify horses at Read more
November 18, 2024

Proceed with Caution: Intra-Articular Triamcinolone for Equine Joints

Is your veterinarian planning to use the steroid triamcinolone to treat joint disease in your metabolic or potentially metabolic Read more
Western performance reining cutting horse.
September 11, 2024

Novel Approach to Combating Osteoarthritis in Horses

Researchers have taken the first steps toward identifying a new way of fighting osteoarthritis, which limits the athletic careers Read more
September 09, 2024

Screening Horses at Risk of Tendon Injury Using Power Doppler Ultrasound

The presence of increased blood flow in the superficial digital flexor tendon detected by power Doppler ultrasound is a Read more
Test tube of blood
September 02, 2024

Cease NSAIDs 24 Hours Before Collecting Blood for Orthobiologics Use in Horses

According to veterinarians, only a 24-hour “withdrawal” period is needed between NSAIDs and collecting blood for orthobiologics use. Read more
Close-up of a show pony's legs trotting in an arena
August 12, 2024

Use Caution When Injecting Joints in Metabolic Horses

Veterinarians report that laminitis may develop following routine joint injection with corticosteroid drugs in some horses. Read more
Vet performing a lameness exam flexing the hock.
July 01, 2024

Infrared Spectroscopy for Detecting Osteoarthritis in Horses

Stepping up their diagnostic game, researchers are using infrared spectroscopy to screen horses for osteoarthritis. Read more
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