Lameness in horses is well recognised, ... but for mild lameness is likely to include rest, cold therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), such as phenylbutazone.

Horses also might benefit from the owner cold hosing the affected leg and/or applying clay poultices. Additionally, he said, compression wraps can help control limb swelling. Take-Home Message ...

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The Lameness Locator, which is now in commercial use, places small sensors on the horse's head, right front limb and croup, near the tail. The sensors monitor and record the horse's torso movement ...

Evaluating lameness severity, however, is largely subjective. At the 6th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, held Oct. 28-31 in West Palm Beach, Fla., David Hood ...

When someone first suggested he try a new sensor system called the Lameness Locator on horses at Santa Anita Park, Dr. Joe Dowd says he, like many other veterinarians, was hesitant.

Lameness in horses is well recognised, ... but for mild lameness is likely to include rest, cold therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), such as phenylbutazone.