Veterinary Diagnostic Tools
…to determine lameness.? This is because most equine lameness cases are bone/joint-related, making radiography a handy on-the-farm tool. Radiology Reality: ? Because many veterinarians get into a routine, they can…
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Olympic Torch: Jane Holderness-Roddam
May 25, 2012 World Horse Welfare trustee and legendary Olympic eventing gold medalist Jane Holderness-Roddam was one of 8,000 inspirational people chosen to carry the Olympic Flame on its tour…
MRIs For Foot Pain
…can also cause these symptoms, 60 to 75% of all lameness problems begin in the foot, making it a first-check place for all lamenesses. Also With This Article ”What’s An…
Combat Hock Problems in Horses
…like a hinge. Problems in the hock joints tend to creep up gradually, and early signs can be subtle: Your horse may have an on-again off-again lameness, with or without…
“Steroids” for Pain
…that have been lame for years with osteoarthritis pain become sound within hours of a corticosteroid injection. This occurs because corticosteroids work quickly and efficiently at the cellular level to…
Equine Emergency! When to Call the Vet
…or agitated. If the horse is lame, tell the vet which leg he is lame on, can he put any weight on the leg and when you first noticed the…
This Week, Nails Were My Source of Anxiety
…nails haven’t been my problem. I’ve had too many nails, and in the wrong places, and they’ve caused lameness in two of my horses. Last Friday the most bizarre thing…
Combat Horse Joint Pain with Corticosteroids
…and for each degree of osteoarthritis. Our chart on page 7 shows the common uses, dosages and costs. The benefits of corticosteroids are numerous: Horses that have been lame for…
Research News: 02/06
Predicting Barrel-Racing Stresses Lameness goes with the territory for any hard working equine athlete. While conformation always plays an important role in predisposing horses to specific problems, the type of…
What to do about your horse’s sore back
…medicine practice in Berthoud, Colorado. “The problem might be in a foot or leg; the back pain is secondary to the lameness, and we have to find the cause of…