The discovery that ageing causes significant blood vessel loss in equine tendons could help identify horses at risk of injury ...

The equine deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) plays a critical role in the biomechanics of the distal limb, and injuries to this tendon can have significant consequences for performance and welfare.

Research In Action: Improving The Odds For Successful Rehab After Tendon Injuries originally appeared on Paulick Report. While veterinarians historically prescribed weeks of stall rest to rehabilitate ...

Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown that the blood supply to a horse’s tendon changes with age meaning older horses are at an increased risk of tendon injuries. The study ...