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As we continue to discuss OCD, Osteochondritis Dissecans, a disease that happens in the joints of the horse, here is what you need to know about OCD in the hock joint. Hock OCD is quite common and can range from non-threatening and not cause any lameness in the horse, to particular scenarios where it can become quite … Read moreJoint Mouse and OCD in Horse Hock

Osteochondritis Dissecans, also known as OCD, is a condition that can happen in the joints. One of the more controversial topics of discussion surrounding OCD, is when it takes place in the stifle joint. The stifle joint that can develop problems well into a horse’s life. A one year old’s horse’s stifle can be completely … Read moreThe Scoop on Horse Stifle OCD

Osteochondritis Dissecans, also known as OCD, is a condition that can happen in the joints. OCD most commonly occurs in the fetlock, hock and stifle, as well as the neck, shoulders, elbows. Without getting too deep into the complicated medical details and language, let’s first breakdown what the term means. First, osteo means bone, and … Read moreWhat You Need to Know About OCD’s in Race Horses

At Performance Equine Veterinary, we always want to keep clients updated on all the amazing developments and ongoing research in horse health and medicine. Sometimes this can mean discussing topics that may be controversial in the world of veterinary care and pharmaceuticals. We believe in not only managing symptoms of a problem through prescribing drugs … Read moreHow is Ozone Being Used for Treatments in Horses?

Various types of wounds, whether they are located on cannon bones or high motion joints like the hocks or carpus, can become difficult to close up and heal. From colic surgery, to any type of skin laceration,  these unco-operative, recalcitrant wounds can take months and even upwards to a year and beyond to heal completely. The … Read moreWound Healing: How Can I Speed Up the Process?

“Bleeders” is a hot topic right now for a lot of different industries, and especially is becoming increasingly problematic in barrel racing. In the race horse industry, they are eliminating the use of Lasix in horses for a lot of races, which makes this so important to learn about as well as other treatment options. So … Read more“Bleeders” What Does It Mean and How Can It Be Treated?