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The article presents a case study of a bay colt named Winston with cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) or wobbler disease. It mentions that a catchall term for spinal cord compression is frequently associated with trauma or arthritic changes in older horses, but the condition is typically because of abnormalities and malformations of the vertebrate in foals as young as Winston.

The article presents conditions and events that place the horse in a higher risk category for arthritis development. It mentions that the term "developmental orthopedic disease"applies to a collection of joint and bone abnormalities which arise when the conversion of cartilage to bone is being disrupted in a young foal. Soft tissue or bone injuries can contribute to arthritis in several ways where a sudden inflammation in the wake of severe injury can result to the destruction of cartilage.

The article offers information on horses and presents the views of horse owners on success stories of their horses. Topics discussed include views of Lisa Hamilton from Billings, Montana, on her horse Big Brown trotting in hilly areas, diagnosis of horse from arthritis and views of Nelle Murphy from Weatherford, Texas, on tendon injury of her horse Bald N Shiney.

The article presents an answer to a question regarding the minor arthritis and laminitis in horses and exercises which can decrease the risk of arthritis.

The article discusses the issues related to selection of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) for treating inflammation in horses. The topics discussed include blocking of cyclooxygenase enzymes known as COX-1 and COX-2 by Phenylbutazone, selective inhibition of COX-2 enzymes by Firocoxib, and treatment of arthritis in horses with Phenylbutazone. INSET: SUPPLEMENTING NSAIDS¿ EFFECTS.

The article presents guidelines for protecting horses against arthritis at every age. Horses aged 4 to 24 months should be fed with a balanced ration. Force exercise should also be avoided. Horses at the age of 2 to 5 years should be started with slow and easy exercise. Some of nutritional supplements to support horses' joints include glucosamine, hyaluronan and chondroitin sulfate. INSETS: ARTHRITIS EXPLAINED;STAYING ACTIVE TO STAY SOUND.

The article offers information on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment for joint disease in horses. It offers a brief information on the structure of joints including joint capsule, synovial fluid, and subchondral bone. It discusses various methods for diagnosis including radiography, ultrasound and nuclear scintigraphy. It adds that treatment options include non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), intra-articular corticosteroids, and interleukin receptor antagonist protein (IRAP).

The article relates how several veterinarians managed arthritis in race horses. After showing decline in range of motion in the front legs and shortness in stride, Melinda Freckleton subjected a Thoroughbred named Graystone to exercises and intramuscular injections of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan Adequan. Duncan Peters harvested and injected mesenchymal stem cells and calcitonin into the joint of the Warmblood mare Roberta. David D. Frisbie uses hyaluronic acid, steroids and arthroscopy to treat the osteoarthritis of three-year-old Filly Star. INSET: ARTHRITIS TREATMENT OPTIONS.

The article presents advice about implementing a conditioning program for horses over the age of 15. Caretakers are encouraged to consult a veterinarian, who may recommend a workshop to ensure that the horse can physically get back in shape. Veterinarian Jeanette Mero stressed the importance of taking the conditioning programs that include distance work, hill work, and skill-specific drills slowly. Also explored are the diseases of aging horses, such as arthritis, navicular syndrome, and Cushing's disease.

The article discusses arthritis in horses and how it can be managed and treated. Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is pain in joints caused by the buildup of inflammatory enzymes which further breaks down the synovial fluid, leading to a cycle of more damage in the cartilage. According to the article, it is important to investigate every sign of minor discomfort to get inflammation under control before arthritis gets to an advanced stage. Medical treatments are also discussed including the use of phenylbutazone, firocoxid and glucosamine.

The article presents suggestions for managing a horse with arthritis, including taking care of horse footing, monitoring hooves, and ensuring regular exercise.

The article discusses various ways to help an older horse cope with arthritis in winter which include keeping horse moving, regular exercise to encourage natural lubrication of joints, and putting with a friendly companion to stay active.

The article offers tips for horse owners on the care of older horses during the winter season. It suggests giving safe calorie diets so that it can burn calories and stay warm, examining of horse's teeth so that it can chew properly, and giving joint supplement and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to arthritic horses to overcome arthritis pain which increases during winter. It also advises updating vaccination of horses and maintaining suitable footings of horse' shelter.

The article focuses on a study published in journal "Osteoarthritis and Cartilage" in April 2014 issue by researchers from Denmark which reveals new treatment of arthritis for horses. It states that polyacrylamide hydrogel product composed of polyacrylamide and water was given to arthritic joints of horses and then given a follow up exam to check the lameness. It mentions that the product success is due to assimilation of the same in synovial membranes and no side effects were observed.

The article presents questions and answers related to arthritis in animals including how veterinarian can identify arthritis in horse's joints, similarity between human and horse arthritis; and early detection of disease.

The article discusses the study conducted to examine the capability of dietary supplements to prevent arthritis in horses and also informs about examining the effects of glucosamine and similar supplements on yearlings to combat the destructive cycle of degenerative joint disease.

The article suggests ways to protect horses from arthritis. Aside from not overtraining horses, scheduling easy days for hardworking horses is suggested. Asking the veterinarian about joint support supplements or injections is advised as well as protecting joints from potential traumas. Keeping horses' hooves trimmed and balanced and maintaining appropriate footing are also suggested.

The article presents questions and answers related to health of horse including how will gelding improve horse's reliability in terms of temperament and what is the available treatment for a horse having arthritis.

The article reports that Equioxx COX-2 selective firocoxib tablet, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treating arthritic joint pain and inflammation in horses, will be available in October 2016. It states that Equioxx was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and was the first COX-2 selective available for horses. Comments from Hoyt Cheramie, senior manager at Merial, are also presented.

The article discusses a research which found that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce lameness in horses with arthritic knees, with reference to a study published in the April 2009 issue of the "Journal of the American Veterinary Association." Researchers at the Colorado State University's Equine Orthopaedic Research Center analyzed synovial fluid samples from the horses' carpal joints. They found an improvement in the lameness status of horses that received ESWT.

The article offers tips for early identification of arthritis in horses through monitoring its symptoms which include puffiness in lower-leg-joints, a choppy gait and reluctance in executing maneuvers.

The article focuses on the functions of joints in horses and the causes of their malfunction such as arthritis. Joints are said to be hinges that allow a horse to move in a given direction while the fibrous joint and collateral ligaments help stabilize the joint. Viscous synovial fluid is produced by the synovial membrane which consists of hyaluronic acid and acts as a lubricant. It adds that rigorous and repetitive flexing and compression can lead to an injury that can produce inflammatory enzymes and damage the synovial membrane.

The article reports on the study conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in England, in partnership with the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, showing that curcumin added to a laboratory model of equine arthritis caused substantial reductions in cartilage loss caused by an inflammatory stimulus. The finding shows that adding curcumin to a horse's diet can serve as a protection against such maladies as arthritis. Curcumin is a component in the Indian spice turmeric.

The article presents a collection of statistics related to barrel racing and barrel racers. 48% of barrel racing horses end up developing right foreleg lameness at some time in their racing career. 14% of all barrel racing horses develop arthritic changes to the distal hock joint. 13% of all barrel racing horses eventually develop suspensory ligament desmitis (inflammation).

The article offers tips on managing arthritis in horses. Treatment of arthritis may include confinement, icing, wrapping, hand-exercise and supplements. Regular exercise, following the veterinarian's guidelines, will help increase circulation of nutrients into the horse's joints and will strengthen the muscles around the joint. If pasture space is limited, try scattering small piles of hay around so that he snacks and steps, rather than one big pile that keeps him standing still.