Lameness On Simmer
Most lameness problems have been simmering at a low level for a while before they become apparent. And, chances are, you may have detected the problem before it got out…
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EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: Rattlesnake Bites
…up with long-term treatment. But you can use the remedies easily yourself when the bite occurs. There are several remedies that can be easily carried in a pouch while riding…
A New Approach to Stifle Injuries
…about stifle lameness lately, but it’s not because more horses have stifle injuries. It’s just that we are better able to recognize and diagnose the problem and initiate treatment. Before,…
Threat: Lyme Disease
…Ledgewood Equine Veterinary Clinic in Ontario, New York, ?The most common clinical sign is lameness. It’s often an obscure lameness—the horse isn?t going right.? Of course, even if other signs—such…
Plan Treatments And Time For Lay-Ups
…any corrections to trimming and shoeing. Stop if lameness returns. FULL WORK: In 6 to 8 weeks. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS: Recurrent lameness if you begin work too soon. Ringbone will be…
Lameness Compensation
…example of compensation — shifting weight to counteract an area of pain. Other situations are not as dramatic, but the long-term result makes getting to the bottom of a lameness…
Get a Diagnosis on Lameness in Your Horse
Equine lameness specialist and equine veterinarian Dr. Bob McCrady of Raymond, Missouri, has seen thousands of lameness cases. He offers this advice to horse owners to help keep their horses…
Home Remedies for Horse People
In the “olden days” veteran horsemen had their own patented methods for caring for the horses in their stables. Today’s horsemen and women have adapted these time-honored remedies and added…
Find The Common Lameness
…lameness. He would stand normally when resting and walked normally, but the longer he trotted in harness, the worse he got. After work was stopped, he would sort of drag…
Gallop Poll: Dealt With Chronic Lameness?
For this month’s Gallop Poll, we’re wondering if you’ve ever dealt with a chronic lameness issue. Photo ? Nancy McCurdy | nancymccurdyphotography.com Select the answer that best fits your situation….