Who hasn’t heard a story about a yearling or young horse that failed its vet check at the sales but went on to become a champion?
It’s definitely not an exact science, and there are many variables as to why a horse will or won’t be a successful racehorse. But veterinar...
Should veterinarians combine the use of 2.5% PAAG (Arthramid® Vet) and Corticosteroids (Triamcinolone Acetonide)?
October 31, 2021
Introduction
Joint treatments in horses due to osteoarthritis traditionally include rest, controlled exercise, corrective shoeing, nutraceuticals (including glucosamine, epiitalis, hyaluronic acid, and PSGAG's), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s), and any comb...
Equine Welfare and Veterinary Science
October 11, 2021
Most of us understand that equine veterinarians do not practice veterinary science in a vacuum devoid of economic consideration. However, from a medical standpoint, treatment decisions should always be made with the health and welfare of the horse (and rider) as the uppermos...
Not all hydrogels are the same
November 12, 2020
In 2011, Narin’s and Schmitd(1) published an article titled 'Polyacrylamide differences; Getting rid of the confusion'. The article outlined the significant differences between the numerous polyacrylamide hydrogels (PAAG) available. Polymer hydrogels have been used for man...
Dr Jason Lowe BVSc Cert EP. Cambridge, New Zealand – 29 July 2020
Equine veterinarians have a range of options to treat lameness in horses caused by osteoarthritis (OA) and practitioners use all means at their disposal to ensure horses are exposed to the absolute least amo...
Innovation in the Treatment of Equine Lameness
July 21, 2020
During my time as an equine veterinarian I was constantly dealing with lame horses. In fact, lameness accounts for one of the most common reasons for veterinary call outs and costs thousands in poor performance, lost training days, and emotional anguish from frustrated owner...
