Equine Osteoarthritis in the Hind Limb: Diagnosis and Management

Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help. Sponsored by Dechra.

Equine osteoarthritis (OA) in the hind limb is a condition found in many horses, particularly as they age. You might notice your horse is a little stiff under saddle. Maybe he feels uneven in the trot or has trouble cantering. It could be a lot of things, but upon closer examination your veterinarian determines osteoarthritis in the hind limb is the cause. 

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