Conversations in Equine Science

Nancy McLean

Kate Acton (from Ireland) and Nancy McLean (from the USA) discuss equine research projects and studies to help bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general community of horse owners, trainers and enthusiasts.

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Conversations in Equine Science

Episodes (100)

Sep 23rd Game-Changer for Equine OA? 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Shows Long-Lasting Relief
Aug 22nd SGLT2i Therapy for Horses
Aug 7th Steroid Use and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses.

Conversations in Equine Science

Sep 23, 2026
17¼ minutes
16 MB

In this episode Nancy McLean reviews a Tnibar (2025) literature review with seven equine studies showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (IPAAG) provides long‑lasting, biocompatible intra‑articular relief for osteoarthritis, often reducing or resolving lameness from one month up to 24 months in many horses. The episode summarizes study outcomes, notes rapid onset in some horses (as early as one week), typical post‑injection management (about one week stall rest with hand‑walking), and highlights effects on joint capsule elasticity and viscous supplementation that may protect articular surfaces. Nancy contrasts 2.5% IPAAG with 4% products, explaining that 4% differs in manufacturing, contains silver i...

Conversations in Equine Science

Game-Changer for Equine OA? 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Shows Long-Lasting Relief

Nancy McLean

00:00 -17:23