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AAEP Q&A QUESTION I have a 4-year-old mare who is ready to start her show career. Should I start giving her a joint supplement now to help her out now and for the future? ANSWER This would be the ideal time to start joint supplements – at the start of her career, rather than when a problem occurs. Theoretically, glucosamine and chondroitin are better at keeping the cartilage healthy, rather than helping to repair damage once it has occurred. Judith Marteniuk, DVM, East Lansing, MichiganFor more questions and answers, or to pose your own questions, visit the horse owner section of www.aaep.org and participate in the “Ask a Vet” forum by posing your health-related questions to our experts for that month’s topic. As the world’s largest professional association for equine veterinarians, the American Association of Equine Practitioners – an AQHA alliance partner – is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of the horse.
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