Can Joint Supplements Slow the Progression of Equine DSLD?
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) is a chronic, progressive equine disease that affects suspensory ligaments that support the fetlock joints. In contrast to acute trauma, horse DSLD progresses chronically and is destined to become increasingly apparent with increasing age of horses. As DSLD affects mobility, comfort, as well as long-term performance, veterinarians as well as horse owners seek to identify procedures that may improve ligament health and retard its progression. Another area of growing interest is the addition of joint supplements into a comprehensive management program. No supplement can cure or totally prevent the development of equine DSLD , but some forms of nutritional supplementation will be helpful in building healthier connective tissues, which can contribute to maintaining long-term joint and ligament resiliency. What is DSLD in Equines? Equine DSLD affects the suspensory ligaments, shock absorbers of the legs. When the ligaments break down and lose...