Equine MedSport

08/03/2024

Great article on packing the footsore horse. Why it doesn’t help, or income cases makes them more sore.

In less than severe cases, hoof packing used with a pad may be your best option to keep a horse in activity. In more detrimental cases, you may need to present a case to an owner that the two aren't a suitable alternative to rest.

06/12/2024

Fabulous explanation of Equine Joints and keeping them healthy!

A thorough examination of supporting soundness to help sport horses excel in the years to come.

04/13/2024

https://thehorse.com/features/managing-your-performance-horses-joints/?lid=ek9f3tdlgqbn

A comprehensive look at options for keeping equine athletes with arthritis on the move. Sponsored by Bimeda.

11/30/2023

This is a fabulous, must read article on laminitis!

Learn about the causes and clinical signs of laminitis in horses, and what researchers say about how to manage and prevent it.

08/05/2023

It’s definitely that time of year. This article is very informative and acts as a guide for allergy options. Allergies can be very frustrating and none is us wants to see our horses suffering.

Horse allergy testing can narrow a search for allergens by identifying triggers. The next step is an elimination process for more accurate results. Learn more.

08/01/2023

Navicular disease affects several structures in the lower part of a horse's leg. Degenerative changes of the navicular bone and its cartilage are central to the problem, but many other structures-ligaments, tendons, and the navicular bursa-can also be involved. The result of the changes is a slowly progressive disease resulting in inflammation, pain, and lameness.

07/30/2023

If you've spent any time in the equine industry, you've probably heard of navicular disease. While it's perceived as a dreaded condition, what exactly is navicular disease and how does it occur?

Navicular disease is a complex of progressive degenerative changes involving many structures in the bottom-or distal-part of a horse's leg. These changes accumulate over time, resulting in lameness that often begins slowly and increases over time, though sometimes the lameness can occur suddenly.

05/27/2023

Wonderful article!

There is much debate about the ideal angle for the pedal bone to sit at in relation to the ground. Some sects suggest a palmar angle of 0 degrees as an ideal, while the widely accepted normal range lies between 2 – 7 degrees. Here we will examine PA as being subject to bio-diversity, and the illog...

08/30/2022

https://www.platinumperformance.com/articles/connectivity.html?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PP-2944+e+Article+-+Connectivity+-+US+Vet&utm_term=READ+FULL+ARTICLE+HERE+BUTTON&sfmc_id=5447512&sfmc_sk=0038000000fHMEeAAO

Leading veterinarians are advancing the science of healing tendons and ligaments in the horse. Learn about treatment for suspensory injuries in horses from top veterinarians.

05/01/2022

https://thehorse.com/185315/equine-back-pain-dr-kent-allens-bag-of-diagnostic-and-treatment-tricks/

Veterinarians need to assess horses, diagnose the cause of pain, and start medical management early for the best prognosis.

04/26/2022

https://www.platinumperformance.com/articles/cribbing.html?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PP-3205+e+Vol+21+Article+6+-+Dealing+with+Cribbing+-+US+Vet&utm_term=Read+Full+Article+button&sfmc_id=5447512&sfmc_sk=0038000000fHMEeAAO

Learn what cribbing is and tactics to alleviate it in your horse. Find out about the causes, effects and preventive measures to curb this repetitive behavior.

04/01/2022

https://thehorse.com/163250/objectively-evaluating-si-injuries-in-horses/?utm_medium=vet+and+professional+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Diagnosing SI injuries in horses remains challenging. One veterinarian recommends practitioners rule out other causes of pain when making a diagnosis and take a systemic approach using all available modalities.

03/19/2022

https://thehorse.com/148171/researchers-find-link-psd-development-straight-hocks/?utm_medium=vet+and+professional+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

For every degree of increase in hock angle, researchers found a 12% greater chance of a horse having proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD).

02/27/2022

https://thehorse.com/198248/complementary-therapies-for-horses-2/?utm_medium=Sports%20medicine%20enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Learn about reasons to use complementary therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic for your horse and the research behind them.

01/26/2022

https://thehorse.com/1108187/si-treatments-in-horses-steroid-choice-not-ultrasound-matter/?utm_medium=aaep+touchpoints+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Researchers found the choice of steroid used for sacroiliac joint injections predicted outcomes better than whether the horse underwent a preprocedure ultrasound.

01/22/2022

https://thehorse.com/184051/podotrochlosis-101/?utm_medium=Lameness+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Though it goes by several names, the condition is common among horses and frustrating for owners, farriers, and veterinarians alike.

01/19/2022

https://thehorse.com/1104509/a-fresh-look-at-the-causes-of-navicular-disease/?utm_medium=Health+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Getting to the root of podotrochlosis, one of the most common causes of lameness, is an ongoing process.

01/14/2022

https://thehorse.com/195739/reading-your-horses-inner-hoof-structures/?utm_medium=Lameness+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

What's going on inside your horse's hooves during injury or disease? Our sources reveal what they've learned when dealing with common hoof conditions.

01/05/2022

https://thehorse.com/1107502/do-popular-equine-oral-joint-supplements-work/?utm_medium=Lameness+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

One researcher assessed the efficacy of four joint supplement ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, Boswellia serrata, and turmeric. Here’s what she found.

12/23/2021

https://thehorse.com/197916/equine-joint-health-for-the-longrun/?utm_medium=Lameness%20enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Learn how to take charge of your horse’s joint health from the very first step.

12/20/2021

https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/13103-whats-the-impact-of-an-overweight-horse-on-the-hoof?utm_source=omail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly&utm_content=afj&oly_enc_id=2682C3213356I3W

Obesity is a result of horses consuming more calories than they are expending through basal metabolism or exercise. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit.

12/09/2021

https://thehorse.com/189061/regenerative-therapies-helping-horses-self-heal/?utm_medium=Lameness+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Learn about three regenerative modalities commonly used in equine medicine, when veterinarians and horse owners might consider each, and what's to come.

12/01/2021

https://thehorse.com/111085/the-incredible-equine-neck/

Find out how your horse can hurt his neck, risks for injury and disease, and associated therapies, so you can give your horse the best chance for a strong neck and an athletic future.

11/28/2021

https://thehorse.com/1106611/study-connects-piaffes-ground-force-reaction-to-balance/?utm_medium=Sports%20medicine%20enews&utm_source=Newsletter

To better understand the piaffe and its effects on a horse’s biomechanics, researchers investigate the ground reaction forces of elite dressage horses performing the movement over pressure plates.

11/07/2021

https://thehorse.com/1105995/vices-in-horses-are-diseases-of-domestication/?utm_medium=Behavior%20enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Researcher: Horses only start to crib, weave, or perform other stereotypies in one kind of context: when their environment is suboptimal.

10/23/2021

https://thehorse.com/1105583/age-related-arterial-hardening-and-sudden-death-in-horses/?utm_medium=vet%20and%20professional%20enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Study: Horses’ arteries grow thicker and harden with age, making them more prone to rupture.

10/21/2021

https://thehorse.com/1105236/5-points-to-help-veterinarians-diagnose-epm/?utm_medium=Health+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis remains challenging to definitively diagnose. Here, a practitioner offers an update about the disease.

10/11/2021

https://thehorse.com/1104541/wedges-rounded-toes-and-backward-shoes-ease-hoof-breakover/?utm_medium=aaep+touchpoints+enews&utm_source=Newsletter

Using sensors, scientists found hoof breakover lasts a shorter amount of time in certain gaits when the horse has wedges, rolled-toe shoes, or palmarly placed shoes compared to normal shoes.