In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, guest editor Ds. Lauren V. Schnabel brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Use of Biologic and Regenerative Therapies in Equine Practice. Top experts in the field explain what the main biologic and regenerative therapies are, what they contain, evidence to date for how they should be used, and how to monitor response to treatment.  While the majority of the issue will focus on musculoskeletal applications, other indications for use will be discussed including wounds and ophthalmologic conditions as well as other inflammatory diseases.

• Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including equine bone marrow aspirate concentrate; equine stem cells: sources, practices, and potential safety concerns; advances in imaging techniques to guide therapies and monitor response to the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries; use of biologics and stem cells for wound healing in the horse; antimicrobial properties of equine stem cells and platelets; and more. 

• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the use of biologic and regenerative therapies in equine practice, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. 

• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. 

Introduction to Equine Biologic and Regenerative Therapies
Equine Platelet-Rich Plasma
Equine Autologous Conditioned Serum and Autologous Protein Solution
Equine Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate
Overview of Equine Stem Cells: Sources, Practices, and Potential Safety Concerns
Use of Stem Cells for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Horses
Advances in Imaging Techniques to Guide Therapies and Monitor Response to the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Advances in Regional Vascular Injection Techniques for the Delivery of Stem Cells to Musculoskeletal Injury Sites
Interactions Between Biologic Therapies and Other Treatment Modalities
Use of Biologics and Stem Cells for Wound Healing in the Horse
Use of Biologics and Stem Cells in Equine Ophthalmology
Use of Biologics and Stem Cells in the Treatment of Other Inflammatory Diseases in the Horse
Antimicrobial Properties of Equine Stromal Cells and Platelets and Future Directions