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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.
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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
March 31, 2013
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.... Read More
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Evaluating Joint Infections Using SAA Levels (AAEP 2012)
March 25, 2013
Researchers evaluated a new method that could help vets monitor joint infections' response to treatment.... Read More
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
March 05, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.... Read More
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Using Intra-Articular Corticosteroids (AAEP 2012)
February 11, 2013
With appropriate care and use, vets can mitigate some risks associated with intra-articular corticosteroids.... Read More
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Selecting, Administering Joint Injection Drugs to Prevent Sepsis (AAEP 2012)
January 24, 2013
Veterinarians must take several steps to minimize the horse's chances of developing a joint infection.... Read More
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Racetrack Surface and Hind Limb Fetlock, Hoof Kinematics (AAEP 2012)
January 06, 2013
Researchers found variations in degree of fetlock flexion, hoof slide in horses working on different surfaces.... Read More
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12 Christmas Wishes for Horses, Owners from Veterinary Experts
December 25, 2012
Consider the following "wishes" equine experts made to help maximize your horses' quality of life. ... Read More
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RMTC Makes Corticosteroid Recommendations
December 21, 2012
Among the recommendations was a prohibition on corticosteroids joint injections within seven days of a race.... 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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Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse
November 15, 2012
The goal for sport horses, from prepurchase exams through their careers, is to extend the time to retirement.... Read More
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Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
November 02, 2012
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.... Read More
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Corticosteroids in Racehorses: Beneficial But Controversial
October 18, 2012
Corticosteroid use is controversial, but the medications are beneficial when used appropriately, one vet says.... Read More
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Derby, Preakness Runner-Up Retired with Shoulder Injury
August 21, 2012
The colt was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve injury that caused atrophy in his left infraspinatus muscle.... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 2: English Sport Horses
May 01, 2012
Manage eventers, dressage horses, and hunter/jumpers carefully to avoid soft tissue injury and lameness.... Read More
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Suspensory Ligament Diseases Lecture Scheduled
February 19, 2012
On March 6, New Bolton Center will present "Suspensory Ligament Diseases in the Performance Horse."... Read More
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Researchers Use Models to Learn Why Equine Bodies Break
November 02, 2011
Using computational modeling, researchers can examine "what if" scenarios related to equine injuries.... Read More
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Lecture Discusses NEXT Generation in Equine Tissue Healing
October 30, 2011
Nonsurgical exogenous crosslinking therapy (NEXT) is undergoing efficacy testing in healing equine tendons... Read More
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Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: A Review
July 20, 2011
Research indicates adipose tissue is a reliable source from which to collect stem cell aspirates in horses.... Read More
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Understanding Growth Factors in Regenerative Medicine
July 18, 2011
A better understanding of the growth factors require for tissue healing could enhance stem cells' efficacy.... Read More
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Treating Equine Orthopedic Injuries with Stem Cells
July 17, 2011
Find out how stem cells are currently being used to treat orthopedic injuries in horses and how the cells ... Read More
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Sorting Out IRAP, PRP, and Stem Cells
June 28, 2011
The wealth of scientific technology makes it difficult to keep track of treatment options for injured horses.... Read More
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The Benefit of Poultices During the Show Season
June 21, 2011
Poultice can help reduce tissue heat and swelling caused by high intensity training and performance.... Read More
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Tackling Tendon and Ligament Injuries
June 03, 2011
The latest therapies for injured tendons and ligaments focus on rebuilding tissue to its original strength.... Read More
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