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Early Detection of Osteoarthritis: Are We Measuring What Matters?

By Sue Palmer on October 8, 2025

Scientific advances now allow osteoarthritis in horses to be detected at a molecular level — but what does that really mean for comfort and performance? Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, reflects on whether early detection through proteomics is enough, or whether true insight lies in recognising the subtle signs of pain through behaviour, touch, and connection.