The most important application for synovial fluid (SF) analysis in the horse is in the diagnosis
of synovial sepsis. Misdiagnosis of synovial sepsis is costly, and SF analysis makes correct …

Joint disease, in particular osteoarthritis, is an impor-tant cause of lameness and debilitation
for humans and other animals. Presently, a number of pharmacologic agents are available …

OBJECTIVE: To compare two transient models of synovitis-osteoarthritis (OA) in horses by
characterizing biological changes in synovial fluid and joint tissue. METHOD: Twelve …

The aim of this study was to evaluate topographical differences in the biochemical
composition of the extracellular matrix of articular cartilage of the normal equine fetlock joint …

Type II collagen is a major component of articular cartilage and its breakdown is a key
feature of osteoarthritis. Products of cartilage collagen metabolism can be detected in the …

Articular cartilage is a critical joint tissue and its evaluation remains a diagnostic challenge
in horses. Coupled with a poor capacity for healing, early degenerative changes in articular …

Equine degenerative arthritis was reported as an entity in 1938 by Kelser and Callender1
based on a comparison of the pathological changes in humans and horses by the same …

Synovial inflammation is an important characteristic of arthritic disorders like osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis. Orally administered non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …

Reasons for performing study: Training at a very young age may influence the
characteristics of the collagen network of articular cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) in …

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of joint disease affecting humans and horses, is
characterized by the advance and decline of cartilage and loss of function of the affected …