Learn More About Joint Junctions and Functions in Horses

Newsdate: Wed 25 September 2013 – 6:45 am
Location: GUELPH, Ontario

Get connected at the joint junction with Equine Guelph's interactive online "Journey through the Joints" tool. Put the "fun" in function when it comes to learning what is normal and what is not - in equine joints!

Joint Junction - A learning tool for horse owners

Joint Junction - A learning tool for horse owners

Interactive graphics include a 360 degree tour of a horse joint and an actual x-ray coupled with games and fact sheets, so horse people can learn more about equine joint disease.

Sponsored by Zoetis, the visually striking healthcare tool helps horse owners achieve well-rounded knowledge regarding causes of joint disease and stages of arthritis.

"We think it's important for horse people to learn about their horses' joints,"  says Dr Cathy Rae, manager of Equine Veterinary Services for Zoetis.  "Having a fundamental knowledge of the structure of joints and how they work will help owners better understand the causes and care of lameness."

Interactive graphics include a 360 degree tour of a horse joint and an actual x-ray to examine! Coupled with games and fact sheets, horse people are sure to learn more about equine joint disease including: prevention, early detection, diagnostic techniques and treatments with Equine Guelph's online tool. 

Take the Joint and Function Tour

 Follow up your joint tour with Lameness Lab

About the Author

Flossie Sellers

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As an animal lover since childhood, Flossie was delighted when Mark, the CEO and developer of EquiMed asked her to join his team of contributors.

She enrolled in My Horse University at Michigan State and completed a number of courses in everything related to horse health, nutrition, diseases and conditions, medications, hoof and dental care, barn safety, and first aid.

Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in horse care and equine health is now a habit, and she enjoys sharing a wealth of information with horse owners everywhere.

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