…an effective therapy for equine hock lameness. (study details below) The study, “A randomized, controlled trial of the effects of resveratrol administration in performance horses with lameness localized to the…
…Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP.) It grades lameness on a score of to 5 with the following descriptions: 0: Lameness not perceptible under any circumstances. 1: Lameness is difficult to…
…cases with unexplained lameness, the first thing to do is have a veterinarian perform a lameness examination and, if he/she feels it is needed, a neurologic examination. Veterinarians trained in…
…horse to get off his feet and rest. To learn about horse lameness causes, front leg lameness in horses and hind leg lameness in horses, download a FREE guide?Diagnosing and…
A full lameness exam can help pinpoint subtle signs of unsoundness in horses. ©EQUUS MagazineA horse who is head-bobbing unsound is easy to spot, but more subtle signs of equine…
Lameness – What to Watch For: Sudden, acute lameness; sudden refusal to bear weight on a limb. Lameness – What’s Happening: If your horse should suddenly become lame, there are…
Lameness – What to Watch For: Sudden, acute lameness; sudden refusal to bear weight on a limb. Lameness – What’s Happening: If your horse should suddenly become lame, there are…
…plagued by chronic lameness for the rest of their careers. Basic, old-fashioned horse care, like rest and hand-grazing, can go a long way toward heading off or rehabbing injuries. Times…
University of Missouri, Stephens College and the Saint Louis Zoo are planning a study of lameness, according to a press release. “The major goals of the collaboration are to deepen…
Performance horses (like this athletic reiner) can be at risk for injury. Careful attention to soreness and pinpointing lameness early on can keep a minor injury from flaring into a…
