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Owner Understanding of PPID in Horses
April 4, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A research project sought to determine how horse owners make decisions regarding treatment and management of PPID-positive horses.
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U.S. Senior Horse Survey: Focus on Competition
March 27, 2025
⎯ Alisa Herbst, PhD
Ten percent of U.S. senior (15+ years) horses are used for competition according to their owners, and some appear to compete at the highest/international level.  
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
March 7, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Understanding the causes, signs, and treatments of equine osteoarthritis can help you better manage your horses.
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Equine Osteoarthritis and Corticosteroid Joint Injections
January 24, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A recent review of research about repeated corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis points to negative long-term effects.
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Understanding Aging Equines 
November 30, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy. 
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What Is Osteoarthritis in Horses?
November 28, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
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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What is a Healthy Equine Joint? 
November 27, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learn about healthy equine joint anatomy, age-related changes, and preventive measures that can keep joints healthy. 
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Equine Arthritis and Exercise
October 24, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
While equine arthritis can pose challenges for horses, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of an animal's active life.
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Anti-Inflammatories for Horse Barns
September 19, 2024
⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM
Keeping anti-inflammatory drugs in your barn's medicine cabinet can allow you to administer these medications with your veterinarian's advice.
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Could miRNAs Predict OA and OCD?
August 19, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
The molecules miRNAs are present in blood and joint fluid and might serve as early predictors for OA and OCD in horses.
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