Can Joint Supplements Slow the Progression of Equine DSLD?

Optiwize Health25 Sep, 2025Health

Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) is a chronic, progressive equine disease that affects suspensory ligaments that support the fetlock joints. In contrast to acute trauma, horse DSLD progresses chronically and is destined to become increasingly apparent with increasing age of horses. DSLD affects mobility, comfort, long-term performance, veterinarians, horse owners seek to identify procedures that may improve ligament health and retard its progression.