Lameness refers to an abnormality of a horse’s gait or stance caused by pain, a mechanical problem or a neurological condition. “The most common cause of chronic lameness is osteoarthritis,” says Dr.

The study aims to better understand osteoarthritis and other joint conditions, particularly in the fetlock joint.

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. The Lameness ...

Horse racing continues to receive tools from the scientific side that have the potential to identify lameness issues that could lead to a catastrophic breakdown. The latest such tool, the Equinosis Q ...