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Cellular senescence may play a role in the development of osteoarthritis in horses, according to researchers at Colorado State University. Senescent cells stop dividing and remain in the body, but they do not contribute to normal tissue repair. Traditionally, researchers viewed inflammation, often triggered by joint microtrauma, as the primary cause of osteoarthritis. Recent ...


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Swimming has its place in rehabilitation of equine athletes, but it might not suit every horse or every musculoskeletal problem.

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Despite meticulous care and attention to soundness, young racehorses are often sidelined by shin soreness, known also as “bucked shins."

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Transdermal melatonin appears to be a practical, noninvasive tool for mitigating stress during transport, according to research.

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Postbiotics are inanimate microorganisms or their components that confer health benefits on the host, and they differ from prebiotics and probiotics.

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