The pastern region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of direct trauma, such as a penetrating injury, due to its closeness to the ground and the lack of a protective wall like the hoof has. The ...

Prior to purchasing a yearling racing prospect at a sale, a buyer typically has a veterinarian conduct a thorough examination on the horse to ensure he is in top condition. Most of these exams include ...

The tendon and ligament structures at the back of the pastern are particularly liable to strain injuries, which are commonly caused by over twisting the limb while bearing weight or over extending the ...

Inflammatory conditions of the pastern will be appearing with increasing frequency during the summer season. But as a diagnosis, “pastern dermatitis” leaves much to be desired. When this alone is ...

The study will review the scientific and veterinary medical literature on hoof and pastern pain and skin/tissue changes on the pastern of horses, and evaluate methods used to identify soreness in ...