Evaluating How Exercise Impacts Bone Development Researchers will evaluate the long-term effects of an early exercise intervention on bone development in foals. HorsesMusculoskeletal
Understanding the Genetic Factors Associated with Forelimb Deformity Researchers will search for genetic variations responsible for the development of a forelimb deformity in Newfoundland dogs. DogsMusculoskeletal
Assessing the Feasibility of Custom Orthopedic Implants Researchers will evaluate the feasibility of custom, 3D-printed orthopedic implants in dogs with shinbone fractures DogsMusculoskeletal
Evaluating New Therapy for Lower Back Pain Researchers will evaluate a noninvasive and affordable therapy for lower back pain called extracorporeal shockwave therapy. DogsMusculoskeletal
Developing a New Treatment Strategy for Osteoarthritis Researchers will explore the potential of gene therapy (reprogramming of cells already present in the body through the transfer of genes) as a new strategy to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. DogsMusculoskeletal
Improving the Quality and Efficacy of Stem Cell Therapies Researchers will study variations in widely used stem cell types to help improve regenerative therapies for horses. HorsesMusculoskeletal
Evaluating a Bone Remodeling Drug for Orthopedic Disease Researchers will investigate the impact of the bisphosphonate drug tiludronate (Tildren®) on equine bone. HorsesMusculoskeletal