The only treatment for Cushing’s is daily drug therapy, but researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are working on a surgical solution.
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An OVC researcher is developing a non-invasive way to assess cartilage health, and improve injury diagnose.
Researchers are experimenting with a way to stop laminitis in its tracks, using a single screw to prevent coffin bone rotation.
Injuries to tendons and ligaments are common and are the leading cause of loss of use in horses, whether competition mounts or pleasure companions.
Dr. Colleen Dickie is an associate in the large animal department of the Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic in Prince Edward Island. The Windsor, Nova Scotia-native joined the clinic in 2005 right after graduating from UPEI’s Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC).
Although Dickie …
Shock in horses is the same as it is in humans. It is the body's own survival mechanism when it feels death is imminent, the circulatory system shuts down.
In this article Melissa McKee, DVM, describes seven common dental problems in horses and how to tell if your horse needs a check-up.
All good athletes - even amateur ones - include a cool down as part of every exercise session to avoid injury, strain or sore muscles.
It is in our nature to use touch to soothe, relieve, reassure and communicate. It's perhaps no surprise that massage is one of the oldest therapies.
Learn how to recognize the symptoms and protect your horse, plus what researchers are doing to help identify and prevent diseases stemming from ticks.
If something doesn't seem quite right about your horse, here are some suggestions on how to perform a basic lameness assessment.
A massage has many benefits. It warms up and relaxes stiff muscles, improves movement and balance, improves circulation, and more.
Is your horse healthy? A veterinarian can determine a horse's health status, but there are indicators of health an owner can check before calling a vet.
Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to infection, which can affect the prognosis of horses in emergency situations.
In this article researchers at the University of Montreal study the effect of heaves on smooth muscle surrounding horses’ airways.
