Lameness

April 11, 2011
Osteochondritis Dissecans Genetic Factors Probed
Osteochondritis dissecans is a developmental orthopedic disease characterized by flaps, tears, and detached fragments in joint cartilage. The exact

April 05, 2011
Macromineral Considerations for Horses Recovering from Injuries
Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are critical minerals involved in bone health, and it is logical that repair of bone

April 04, 2011
Equine Bone Fragility Syndrome
Equine bone fragility syndrome (EBFS) was the name given to the set of signs.

April 04, 2011
Greasing the Joints, Part Two: Oral Joint Supplement Ingredients
Care of joints is critical to a horse realizing its athletic potential. For older arthritic horses, appropriate joint care

March 29, 2011
Greasing the Joints
Unlike their wild counterparts, domestic horses are asked to jump, to bend and flex into difficult movements, to stop

March 23, 2011
Keep Horses from Chewing Bandages
The Anti-Lick Strip Equine adhesive bandage is flavored with natural cayenne pepper that deters licking or biting.

February 16, 2011
Participants Needed for Shivers Study
Shivers is a neurologic disorder characterized by muscle tremors, tail elevation, excessive flexion or extension of the hind legs

February 15, 2011
Navicular Syndrome
Navicular syndrome is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's heel. The navicular bone lies at the back

February 10, 2011
Interaction of Phenylbutazone and Bone Healing in Horses
New research has discovered that NSAIDs have the potential to inhibit bone healing in horses, especially in the early

January 13, 2011
Understanding Ringbone
This arthritic condition affects the pastern joint or occasionally the coffin joint.