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When a newborn foal stands for the first time, onlookers frequently comment on the baby’s incredibly long legs. These Read more

Researchers have discovered several more effective ways to treat tendon injuries, and ongoing work is refining these methods for Read more

In a lecture delivered at a nutrition conference hosted by Kentucky Equine Research, Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, a veterinarian recognized as Read more

Sticking stifles are not always a serious problem, and mildly affected horses may be usable as long as the Read more

Preventing hoof penetrating wounds is a far better course than treating them after they occur. To minimize the chance Read more

Multiple factors are involved in the onset of developmental orthopedic disease in young horses. Some are identifiable, while others Read more

Bloodlines of certain breeds are predisposed to swayback. Read more

As young horses grow, their skeletons develop and mature through a process in which most of the soft, flexible cartilage is Read more

Horses have three sesamoid bones—two proximal and one distal, also known as the navicular bone—in each limb. Repeated excessive strain can Read more

Hooves take a beating in the colder months, because outside horses are surrounded by mud or frozen ground, and Read more