Lower Limb
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Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.
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Stem Cell Therapy for Orthopedic Injuries
Dr. Ross Rich shares his experience treating equine orthopedic injuries with stem cells.
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New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.
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Cold Weather Leg Wrapping
April 02, 2013
Does wrapping the lower legs in the winter aid circulation and keep them warm?... Read More
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Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined
March 06, 2013
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.... Read More
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Resolving a Common Swelling
January 01, 2013
What prevention steps can I take for my horse's rear leg swelling after exercise?... Read More
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Study Examines Osteoarthritis Formation after Fetlock Injury
November 24, 2012
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.... Read More
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New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
September 09, 2012
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.... Read More
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Radiographic Fetlock Abnormalities in Barrel Racing Horses
August 08, 2012
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints.... Read More
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Evaluating Horse Feet, Legs, and Gaits (AAEP 2011)
March 02, 2012
One researcher described how to evaluate horses' feet, legs, and gaits for potential soundness or lameness.... Read More
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Prosthetic Limbs for Horses: A Closer Look
April 10, 2011
Horses have traditionally been considered obligate four-legged animals; however, the dogma is changing. ... Read More
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Ringbone in Horses
November 01, 2010
Thanks to advancements in treatment, ringbone is no longer Âautomatically career-ending.... Read More
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Horse Conformation Conundrums
October 01, 2010
A horse needs to be put together properly, but does he need to be put together perfectly?... Read More
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Improve Regional Limb Perfusion of Antibiotics in Horses
January 27, 2010
The equine lower limb can be a notoriously difficult part of the horse to treat with systemic antibiotics, mainly because the limited blood supply in this area makes it tough to deliver enough antibiotic to be effective. One option for getting ... Read More
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Investigating Platelet-Rich Plasma for Equine Tendon Injuries
September 09, 2009
Asingle injection of platelet-rich plasma appears beneficial for acute clinical tendon injuries in horses, report a group of scientists from The Netherlands. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a fraction of whole blood that contains a... Read More
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Equine Leg Wounds: Should You Bandage?
August 05, 2009
Managing wounds on the lower limbs of horses can be expensive, frustrating, and wrought with complications. ... Read More
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Molly the Pony to Visit Ohio State Vet School
July 22, 2009
Molly the Pony, one of the world's only prosthesis-wearing ponies, will be visiting The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine Aug. 6 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to hear the presentation "It's All About Molly" at 5... Read More
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Study: Hylauronan Dressing Doesn't Aid Distal Limb Wound Healing
May 30, 2009
Results of a clinical study showed that distal limb wounds treated with a dressing containing esterified hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan) showed no improvement in healing as compared to untreated wounds. To evaluate the effect of an... Read More
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Foot and Limb Deformities in Foals
May 21, 2009
Hunt discussed several limb and hoof deformities in foals and recommendations for correcting or managing them during the "Putting Science into Farriery" session at the 2008 Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. One of his bi... Read More
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Corrective Hoof Trimming
February 16, 2009
The term "corrective shoeing" is often overused and misunderstood. It sometimes implies that the farrier can correct conformational faults of feet and legs. In reality, often very little can be done to change the way a horse is built. Trying to fix ... Read More
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Exercise's Effects Vary by Tendon Type
November 18, 2008
Researchers from the United Kingdom recently embarked on an 18-month exercise study to determine why the equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is more prone to injury than the various other tendons located in the distal (lower) part of... Read More
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Anatomy and Physiology: Special Report
April 19, 2007
Want to know how your horse's body works? Find out in The Horse's 12-part Anatomy and Physiology series, sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD Equine, and Succeed. You can download these ... Read More
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Hoof Care for Toeing Out
April 01, 2006
An owner looks for help for a filly that wears down her feet unevenly with turned-out toes.... Read More
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Biomechanical Efficiency
October 01, 2005
The horse is an amazing athlete, with great speed and endurance considering his body size and weight. For the past 20 years, researchers have evaluated what makes the equine locomotive system so efficient for racing and other strenuous... Read More
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Sales Integrity Program Committee Addresses Concerns Over Surgery Disclosure
August 02, 2005
The monitoring committee for the Sales Integrity Program is taking action to address some consignors' concerns about how the Thoroughbred auction industry will handle the disclosure of invasive joint surgeries and other procedures designed to... Read More
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Joint Cartilage Adaptation in Young Horses
April 22, 2005
It is widely believed that exercise and limb-loading in foals help joint cartilage functionally adapt to the rigors of athletic activity. In 2005, Dutch researchers set out to find out if they could verify the concept of functional adaptation of... Read More
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Conformation And Racing Problems (AAEP 2003)
February 23, 2004
Genetics, racing surface, number of starts, age of the horse, pre-existing disease, conformation, and trauma have all been implicated as potential factors in the cause of racing and training injuries.... Read More
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Shoeing in the Frontal and Horizontal Planes
April 16, 2003
When evaluating horseshoeing, many people don't look at the hoof correctly, according to Hans Castelijns, DVM and farrier based in Italy. "There are the sagittal, frontal, and horizontal planes (illustrationincluded in this story)," he sai... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Cold Weather Leg Wrapping
Q. In extreme cold temperatures I wrap my horses' lower legs in fleece-lined boots at night, as they are prone to laminitis and I hope it will aid circulation and keep them warm. Do you think this helps them, or what would you suggest during winter?
Resolving a Common Swelling
Q. My mare's rear legs swell around the tendon and fetlock area overnight after exercise. She is not lame or sore, but I wrap it when it swells. Is this swelling common, what it could be, and are there any prevention steps I could take?
Hoof Care for Toeing Out
Q. My 2-year-old filly has turned-out toes, which originate from her knees. She does not trip or paddle when moving. However, after trimming her feet, she walks on the outside of the hoof and rotates her weight to the inside. I would like to know if
