Introduction to Equine Biologic and Regenerative Therapies

The use of regenerative medicine in equine practice is increasing. Yet there is no clear understanding of each product's specific mechanism of action, treatment efficacy, or best treatment practices. To address some of these challenges, standards defining each therapeutic and its components continue to be refined. These standards need to be measured and reported within the scientific literature to understand the similarities and differences of each therapy. Finally, to understand treatment efficacy, more well-designed, properly powered, placebo-controlled studies are needed. Regenerative medicine holds great promise for our equine patients.