Rood & Riddle Q&A: Cartilage loss
Just as a human athlete can develop cartilage loss, so, too can equine athletes. The condition can result from repetitive exertion or trauma, but it might also be biological in its origins, according to Dr. Eric Carlson, DVM, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Dr. Carlson, a surgical resident with the world-renowned Kentucky practice, offers his opinion on treatments and causes of cartilage loss in a Veterinary Answers Q&A with Off-TrackThoroughbreds.com. Q: I recently wrote about a transitioning OTTB who was found to have cartilage loss in his ankles. What factors determine a future career for an animal with this condition? […]
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Thank you for 2012; and Happy New Year!
Dear Readers, Thank you so much for all the support you have shown during 2012. It’s been a great year for the growth of our blog, and we owe so much to every one of you. As we usher in 2013, we do it with the strong purpose of helping with words and stories to continue to lift up the image of the once-maligned Off-Track Thoroughbred, and demonstrate their courage, beauty and talent as sporthorses. As we look forward to the year ahead, we want to say a special thank you to those who have helped this blog so much […]
