Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease
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Senior Horse Care Strategies
Aging for horses means strength and flexibility diminish, as well as they body's ability to handle infection.
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.
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Senior Horse Care Strategies
June 01, 2013
Aging for horses means strength and flexibility diminish, as well as they body's ability to handle infection.... Read More
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
March 31, 2013
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.... Read More
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Joint Injections (AAEP Convention 2012)
March 22, 2013
Learn about joint injections, including site prep, infection, corticosteroids, hyaluronan, and more.... Read More
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
March 05, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.... Read More
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Rhodococcus equi
February 01, 2013
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia and more in young foals.... Read More
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Joint Supplement Choices
February 01, 2013
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.... Read More
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Participants Sought for Study on Resveratrol's Effects on Hock Lameness
January 15, 2013
Researchers are seeking horses for a study investigating resveratrol as a possible osteoarthritis treatment.... Read More
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Bute for Old Bones
December 25, 2012
My vet wants my 38-year-old on bute forever. Is there anything else that could help him with no side effects?... Read More
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Study Examines Osteoarthritis Formation after Fetlock Injury
November 24, 2012
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.... Read More
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Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
November 14, 2012
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible.... Read More
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Age for Onset of Osteoarthritis
November 13, 2012
At what age is osteoarthritis likely to start in a horse?... Read More
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Diagnosing, Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses
November 08, 2012
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.... Read More
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Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis: What's the Difference?
November 06, 2012
What's the difference between osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis?... Read More
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Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
November 05, 2012
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.... Read More
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Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
November 02, 2012
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.... Read More
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Equine Osteoarthritis
October 18, 2012
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative and career-compromising disease in horses.... Read More
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Promoting Lifelong Equine Joint Health
October 01, 2012
Balanced nutrition, sensible exercise, and prompt treatment can help a horse's joints function comfortable pas... Read More
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Fusion for Bone Spavin
September 01, 2012
I have an 18-year-old Quarter Horse that was diagnosed with bone spavin a couple of years ago. He's been comfo... Read More
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Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine's Effects on Equine OA
August 04, 2012
Study shows this treatment for mild osteoarthritis has longer lasting effects than previously thought.... Read More
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Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
July 06, 2012
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.... Read More
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Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
June 26, 2012
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse's body.... Read More
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Firocoxib's Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
June 01, 2012
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.... Read More
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Joint Disease and Cartilage Repair in Horses
May 23, 2012
Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses' athletic careers end. ... Read More
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In-Depth: Joint Therapies (AAEP Convention 2011)
March 06, 2012
Dr. Larry Bramlage and Dr. David Frisbee address joint therapies and stem cell use for joint disease.... Read More
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Patella Infections in Foals Require Prompt Care (AAEP 2011)
January 29, 2012
Patella infections in foals, while uncommon, can result in prolonged and severe stifle joint infection.... Read More
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Bute for Old Bones
Q. I have a 38-year-old grade gelding with huge, arthritic knees. He fell three weeks ago. X rays show nothing broken or fractured. My veterinarian wants him on bute forever. Is there anything else that could help him with no side effects?
Age for Onset of Osteoarthritis
Q. At what age is osteoarthritis likely to start in a horse?
Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis: What's the Difference?
Q. What's the difference between osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis?
