Journal Watch: Objective Measurements Spark Debate Over Lameness Definition & Evaluation Protocols

By Nancy S. Loving, DVM, Loving Equine Clinic | Updated on January 11, 2019 | Feature, Journal Watch, NS Loving, Objective vs Subjective Opinion

Many of your horse-owning clients have horses for the purpose of pursuing an equestrian athletic endeavor in addition to the companionship and relationship built with their horse. Clients want their horses to perform to their utmost potential, free of lameness or pain as much as possible. This means that lameness (or soundness) workups are a large part of an equine practitioner’s business. Historically movement evaluation has relied on visual observations but with increasing demands for evidence-based veterinary practice, technology is implemented  to provide a more objective assessment of a horse’s locomotion. Recently, an ongoing and informative discussion by...

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