Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD)
10 November 2025

Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD)

The Friesian Advocate

About
On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sabrina Brounts from the University of Wisconsin to talk about Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis, or DSLD—a challenging and often misunderstood condition affecting horses. Dr. Brounts shares her expertise on what we know about the disease, how it develops, and what current research is revealing about diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.