Has anyone used Alpha 2 EQ to inject hocks stifles etc ? Experiences, results. , etc appreciated. I did search but not a lot came back . I know it’s a relatively new treatment so I’m hoping for some more Intel!
Yes. We swear by it and use it extensively in my horse’s neck for an arthitis issue. Its been a game changer. For what its worth, my vet doesn’t often use it in the hocks as she thinks steroids perform better, but she was also one of the vets who helped develop it. You can put it so many places, from joints to soft tissue. She’s used it to help horses in early stages of DSLD gain a little more time.
Interesting that you use it in the neck. How often? Are results better than steroid injections? My 6 yr old recently had c5-6 and 6-7 injections done.
Just had mine done for the first time last month - hocks and stifles. We’ve previously done the normal steroids and the IRAP. Saw the biggest and quickest improvement after injections. He feels and looks fantastic.
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I think it lasts longer than steroids. My vet prefers it to steroids, especially when you’re injecitng more frequently as it isn’t as hard on the joint (or so she says).
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I have had awesome results.
The best was when I injected it into the neck of my jumper. He’s never been sounder, and he had his neck injected previously w steroid and PRP.
It can be more economical than prostride on higher volume situations like doing multiple joints, necks, stifles. And you can freeze it for up to a year I believe if you only do one set of joints at a time
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Giving this thread a bump for any other stories. We had wellness appt today and my guy is looking good but I think next time we are due, we’re going to try the Alpha 2 eq.
I’ll update !
Had my mares hocks injected mid April, stifles mid May . Definitely improved her ability to step under and push into contact , giving her a more even feel behind especially in trot . Vet agreed she looked quite good by 4th week June .
It took 4 weeks pretty much to the day to really feel a remarkable change. Prior to that she felt “different “/ more hind end aware .
Mare is 7- had a serious injury to hock right outside joint capsule as a 3 1/2 year old that required lengthy vet hospital stay , surgery etc -lovely work ethic sweet disposition but NQR behind . Not enough to be unsound ( was given 100% clear to ride with normal age appropriate work load )but a funny movement right hind . Would /will def do again as future warrants .
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That’s a great update and an excellent report on your mare. 
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Interesting to read the positive stories as I spoke with the lameness specialist in my area (regarded as the best in the area, including our teaching hospitals) this morning who told me he hasn’t been wowed with the Alpha2. He said he gets the most consults/ second opinion requests from horses where the original vet had the right diagnosis and treated with the Alpha2 but the treatment didn’t resolve the lameness. He said he wouldn’t recommend it. His recommendations were Noltrex and IRAP.
This doesn’t shock me. My vet (who helped pioneer A2EQ) doesn’t seem to use it as much for acute injury and more as a maintenance therapy. She’s still using PRP or IRAP as a healing treatment, I think.
