Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease
Article
Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.
Photo by The Horse Staff
Article
Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.
Photo by The Horse Staff
Article
Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible.
Photo by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief
Article
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
Article
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
Article
Joint Supplement Choices
February 01, 2013
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.... Read More
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis: What's the Difference?
November 06, 2012
What's the difference between osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis?... Read More
Article
Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
November 05, 2012
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.... Read More
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
LSU Seeks Horses with Front Limb Lameness Due to OA
December 26, 2011
The study will test a novel neutriceutical for the treatment of lameness in horses due to osteoarthritis.... Read More
Article
Green-Lipped Mussel Product Beneficial for Horses with OA
October 09, 2011
A green-lipped mussel-derived product could be useful for combating some signs of osteoarthritis in horses.... Read More
Article
New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
August 30, 2011
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.... Read More
Article
Emerging Osteoarthritis Therapies
August 01, 2011
Supplements, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans, and regenerative medicines are some approaches for treating OA.... Read More
Article
The Aging Horse
August 01, 2011
We'll explore how the horse's body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.... Read More
Article
Shock Wave Therapy and PSGAGs: Effects on Arthritis
July 24, 2011
Researchers recently investigated how certain arthritic joint tissues respond to treatments such as shock wave... Read More
Related Multimedia & Downloads
Find more related content in:
Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
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?
Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis: What's the Difference?
Q. What's the difference between osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis?
Fusion for Bone Spavin
Q. My horse has bone spavin. A study on alcohol joint fusion's effect on this disease says once the joint fuses the horse is no longer in pain. But my vet says he doesn't like to destroy joints. Isn't that what's happening now? Is fusion a good choice?
