Lameness

June 19, 2024
Early Detection of Osteoarthritis in Horses
When it comes to screening for osteoarthritis, there’s a new game in town: infrared (IR) spectroscopy.

May 08, 2024
Exploring Mitotherapy for Novel Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Horses
Osteoarthritis, an inflammatory degenerative condition affecting the whole joint, is a leading cause of lameness among performance horses.

April 15, 2024
New Tool Recognizes Pain in Horses with Osteoarthritis
With a new tool, horse owners may be able to monitor chronic pain in their horses and gauge when

January 10, 2024
Adding Acetaminophen to Lameness Management Plan for Horses
Acetaminophen appears both safe and effective in horses with naturally occurring lameness, making it another potential treatment option.

January 01, 2024
CBD Improves Pain, Quality of Life for Arthritic Horses, Study Says
CBD is becoming increasingly popular in both human and veterinary medicine partly because it is perceived as a natural

December 20, 2023
Exploring Bone Marrow Macrophages for Equine Osteoarthritis
A recent study shows that a type of white blood cells isolated from bone marrow can improve lameness and

November 18, 2023
Treating Tendon Disease in Horses with Stem Cells: A Controlled Trial
Despite the popularity of stem cell therapy, there is little evidence-based data collected from controlled clinical trials.

October 23, 2023
Understanding Osteoarthritis in Horses: A Closer Look at Synovial Fluid
Researchers are focusing on creating a “synovial fluid metabolome” to identify biomarkers that may expedite osteoarthritis diagnosis.

September 25, 2023
Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
Dealing with soft, crumbly hooves and unsure where to turn? Try this four-pronged approach to getting your horse’s hooves

August 09, 2023
Injury Rehab in Horses: Pros, Cons, and Future of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
While adipose-derived stem cells have many positive features, using these cells in rehab scenarios doesn’t guarantee success.