J.D. Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory

NEWS

Racing Injury Prevention Program

Developing an education program to reduce injury.

Current Research: Silicosis Associated Osteoporosis

We are investigating a recently identified disease in horses in which the bones become weak and osteoporotic.

"Track-in-a-Box" for Race Surface Study

for study of race surfaces for racehorse injury prevention



J.D. Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Laboratory

DOMESTIC ANIMAL and HUMAN RESEARCH dedicated to injury prevention, enhanced diagnostics,
faster rehabilitation, healthier training and improved repair methods

IMPROVE sport horse, companion animal and human welfare

UNDERSTAND causes of musculoskeletal injury and disease

DEVELOP better methods for diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating and preventing musculoskeletal injury and disease

EDUCATE so equestrian sports,  pleasure riding, and companion animals may be safely enjoyed