EPIDURAL injections are used by vets to provide pain relief and muscle relaxation to the hind region of a horse’s body. They involve the injection of drugs into the epidural space, which lies between the spinal cord and bony spinal canal. Epidurals can therefore be helpful for procedures or conditions involving the pelvis, pelvic limbs, tail, perineum and abdomen.
Epidurals carry many advantages. They can negate the need for general anaesthesia for small-scale surgical procedures, meaning they can be carried out
