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Smart Use Of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Medications that relieve pain are commonly used for equine athletes to address musculoskeletal issues. Such anti-inflammatory drugs do just that – reduce inflammation and mitigate pain. The most commonly used medications are called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. These drugs are also the ones used to help reduce discomfort in a horse that is experiencing gastrointestinal upset, like colic. But there are some things you might want to know about casual use of NSAIDs, particularly