AGRICULTURE NEWS - Equine athletes, like human athletes, put a great deal of strain on their ligaments and joints when competing, especially at a high level.
Adequate rest and systematic training and riding are a very important part of maintaining joint health.
The main precaution that should be taken by owners and trainers is never to administer intra-articular injections yourself! Only qualified equine veterinarians have the knowledge and experience to do them successfully. Moreover, prescription drugs are mostly used for these kinds of injections.
Read the full article here on the Caxton publication, Farmer's Weekly
