This project is well-designed to address important gaps in current knowledge, particularly with respect to practitioner recommendation practices and the strength of supporting evidence." Franco is studying at the Universidade de São Paulo and is mentored by Alexandre Augusto de Oliveira Gobesso, a scientist who focuses exclusively on equine research.

Many horse owners have purchased a joint supplement for their horses, but these products often lack independent scientific research to confirm their efficacy.

Bridging the gap between consumer marketing and veterinary reality is Priscila Wadt Puglisi Franco, an undergraduate veterinary student from Brazil.

Franco's research, conducted during an externship at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, investigates whether and how veterinarians recommend joint supplements — whether as preventative measures, supp…