Hoof balance is a cornerstone of equine podiatry, vital for the overall health and soundness of horses. Central to this concept is the alignment of the pedal bone (P3 )within the hoof capsule. When discussing hoof balance, terms like negative…
In the ever-evolving world of veterinary medicine, one Irish vet has put himself ahead of the game, innovating his clinical services and extending the remote capabilities of his practice. Henk Offereins is a specialised performance vet, supporting many well-known trainers,…
In recent years, there’s been tremendous interest in using regenerative therapies (or, more accurately, orthobiologics) such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) to treat tendon and ligament injuries in horses. The evidence behind their efficacy, however, is…
In the fast-paced world of horse racing, ensuring the well-being of our equine athletes is paramount. Equine Tendon has ground-breaking solutions making waves in the racing industry. Some services Equine Tendon have to offer in assisting the prevention of race…
Electrotherapy technology has been used since the 60’s to manage pain, improve range of motion, reverse atrophy (wastage) in muscles, decrease oedema (swelling), improve motor control, stimulate blood flow, making it a go-to for rehabilitation therapy in all veterinary medicine.…
The last part of our series, following on from Part III. Because the causes of the lameness may be difficult to diagnose, a systematic diagnostic exam can be performed by the veterinarian to pinpoint to problem. Most experienced veterinarians have…
Following on from Part II of our series. A surprising majority of lamenesses involve the foot. If the problem does appear to be related to the horse’s lower limbs, feet, or hooves, a farrier may be able to diagnose the…
Following on from Part I of our series. Because each horse has individual characteristics, evaluating lameness can be challenging. Veterinarians have developed a lameness scale that ranges from one to five, with one being no perceptible lameness, and five being…
So, your horse is hopping! What can you do to address the problem and how should you go about it? It is in everyone’s best interest to take prompt action any time you have the least suspicion that something is…
WHAT IS MICROCURRENT? Microcurrent introduces very low-level electrical currents into your body through electrodes applied to the skin. At its simplest, a microcurrent is an electrical current measured in millionths of an amp or µA. It’s perfectly safe and can’t…