IRAP: (Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein therapy)

In this procedure, Ridgeview Veterinary Practice completes a process to derive anti-inflammatory proteins (interleukin-1) from a sample of the horse's blood, and then returns it to the horse. This direct application of concentrated proteins into the affected joint/area works to decrease inflammation associated with the development of osteoarthritis. Using the horse's own blood decreases the risk of adverse reactions.

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Vet-Stem:

In this procedure, a fat sample harvested from the horse is processed by the Vet-Stem laboratory to extract stem cells. These cells are then injected back into the horse at the treatment site by a Ridgeview Veterinary Practice vet. Vet-Stem stem cells can be used to treat bone fractures as well as injuries to tendons and ligaments. There is also promising research being done to demonstrate the effectiveness of this procedure on osteoarthritis and cartilage damage.

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