Lameness

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How to Recognize and Treat Thrush Video
Thrush is a common hoof issue in horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. While often associated with unsanitary conditions, thrush can occur in horses living in pristine environments.
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof Video
Owners often have to learn how to wrap a horse's hoof. This can be due to the horse having an abscess or injury to any area of the hoof. The wrap can help support the injury site and keep medication in...
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
Understanding the causes, signs, and treatments of equine osteoarthritis can help you better manage your horses.
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Does an Equine Leg Wound Need Stitches?
It's hard to know whether a gash or leg wound needs stitches. Here are tips to help you determine if you can handle the injury or if it needs veterinary attention.
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A Look at Poor Performance in Horses
Pain or physical discomfort is often the cause of poor performance in horses. Your veterinarian can help you get to the bottom of the issues.
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Lameness in Older Horses Video
Lameness in older horses can be caused by recent injuries or be a re-injury of a previous incident when the horse was younger.
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How to Apply a Poultice to a Horse's Hoof Video
This step-by-step video can help you learn to apply a poultice to your horse's hoof.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 2
This article contains practical tips on feeding and managing those horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
These feed and management tips will help you reduce your horse’s risk of developing laminitis and help you spot the signs of an attack early.
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Clinical Features of Primary Neck Problems in Horses
Can abnormalities in a horse's neck vertebrae cause problems? Yes. Do those abnormalities always cause issues? No!
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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?
Knowing and recognizing the clinical signs of equine laminitis can help you catch this condition early in order to have the best outcome.
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Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs
Owners of senior equids should learn more about observing their animals and understanding what they see and feel, especially in horse limbs.
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What Is Osteoarthritis in Horses?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of lameness in horses, with one survey noting 60% of equine lamenesses associated with OA.
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How to Apply a Standing Bandage on Your Horse Video
There are many reasons you might need to apply a standing bandage to your horse. In this video, Dr. Christine Johnson shows you how.
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hock Video
Dr. Sina Parsaye gives you simple instructions on how to wrap a horse's hock in this video.
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Additional Behavior and Musculoskeletal Pain Signs in Ridden Horses
Dr. Sue Dyson covers some additional equine behaviors that might be manifestations of musculoskeletal pain in ridden horses.
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Sleep Deprivation
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 3
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Horse Behavior During Tacking and Mounting
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Exercise and General Health of Senior Breeding Equids Video
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