Christy M. West
Christy West has a BS in Equine Science from the University of Kentucky, and an MS in Agricultural Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Articles by Christy West
Supporting Limb Laminitis in Casted Horses (AAEP 2011)
March 04, 2012
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis. Read More
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
2011's Top Equine Reproduction News (AAEP 2011)
February 25, 2012
A wrap-up of some applicable studies to equine reproduction in 2011 from Dr. Patrick M. McCue. Read More
2011's Top Equine Surgery/Lameness Studies
February 24, 2012
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable surgery and lameness studies from Dr. Scott Palmer Read More
Manuka Honey for Healing Horse Wounds (AAEP 2011)
February 22, 2012
Manuka honey can be used to promote healing of wounds without the need for a bandage, one researcher said. Read More
Recombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)
February 17, 2012
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy. Read More
Acupuncture to Reduce General Anesthesia (AAEP 2011)
February 12, 2012
Electroacupuncture-treated horses exhibited a significantly deeper depth of anesthesia compared to controls. Read More
Cast Complications in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 11, 2012
Researchers recently found that nearly half (49.5%) of horses with limb casts experience complications. Read More
Physical Therapy for Stifle Problems in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 06, 2012
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes. Read More
Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate Injuries in Horses (AAEP 2011)
January 30, 2012
Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills. Read More
2010's Top Equine Reproduction Studies (AAEP 2010)
March 10, 2011
The science of equine reproduction enjoyed many significant advancements in 2010, and these were discussed during the popular Kester News Hour session of the American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 6-10 in Baltimore, Md. Read More
Neurologic Examination of Horses in the Field (AAEP 2010)
March 02, 2011
What does a veterinarian look for when evaluating a horse for neurologic disease? Hint: The neurologic exam starts with simple field tests, not sophisticated imaging equipment. "Each clinician has his or her own method of performing a neurologic exam Read More
Nature vs. Nurture and Horse Health (AAEP 2010)
February 17, 2011
The phrase "nature vs. nurture" is usually used to refer to the debate over which has a greater impact on a person's personality and preferences--genetics or environment/rearing. But for this article, we'll use it in the context of fetal programming, Read More
2010's Top Equine Lameness/Surgery Studies (AAEP 2010)
February 17, 2011
What would be your pick for the most groundbreaking news in equine lameness, surgery, or racing for 2010? Not sure? Read on to find out what Scott E. Palmer, VMD, Dipl. ABVP (Equine Practice), hospital director and a staff surgeon of the New Jersey Read More
2010's Top Equine Medicine Studies (AAEP 2010)
February 16, 2011
What would be your pick for the most groundbreaking news in equine veterinary internal medicine for 2010? Not sure? Read on to find out what Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., deemed the most important Read More
Subfertile Breeding Stallions: Management Strategies (AAEP 2010)
February 15, 2011
"Stallions do not become sires because of reproductive capability," began Dickson Varner, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, professor of large animal medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University. "They're selected based on performance, pedigree, and conformation Read More
Hoof Cracks, Wounds, and More Discussed at Farrier Session (AAEP 2010)
February 12, 2011
"No foot, no horse" is perhaps the most used and still the most true statement there is in horse care. A horse is generally worthless without functional feet, which is why the American Association of Equine Practitioners devoted a Read More
Assisted Reproduction in Horses: Practical Usage (AAEP 2010)
February 06, 2011
Technology is an amazing thing--especially technology that allows veterinarians to produce live foals from horses with very poor fertility and even from those that have died. A number of assisted reproductive technologies for horses have been Read More
Foot Pain in Horses: Diagnosing Soft Tissue Problems (AAEP 2010)
January 29, 2011
When pain is localized to the foot but no abnormalties can be seen on radiographs (often called X rays), problems in soft tissues within the foot are often the culprit. However, imaging soft tissues in the foot to arrive at a diagnosis can be Read More
Sidebone and Coffin Bone Fractures (AAEP 2010)
January 25, 2011
When it comes to lame horses, things aren't always simple--the injuries/problems don't always come one at a time. Take sidebone, for example--in a recent study presented at the 2010 the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention (held Read More
Stifle Abnormalities in Cutting Horses: Not So Bad, Says Study (AAEP 2010)
January 16, 2011
Radiographs of a horse's limb joints are an important part of the pre-purchase examination for any performance prospect; the goal is to find any problems that might cause lameness down the road. However, it appears that in cutting horses at least, Read More
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy in Quarter Horses: Case Series (AAEP 2010)
January 15, 2011
Neuroaxonal dystrophy is a neurologic disease that affects horses. Researchers believe it might be genetic. Read More
Detomidine Sedation and Eye Pressure in Horses (AAEP 2010)
January 09, 2011
If your horse has to be sedated, the effect of that sedative on the fluid pressure within his eyes (intraocular pressure) might be the last thing you're worried about. Unless, of course, he is being sedated for an eye procedure--then this issue Read More
EHV-1: Minimizing Costs, Dispelling Myths (AAEP 2010)
January 06, 2011
Equine herpesvirus-1 disease is "one of the costliest equine diseases worldwide," said Dr. Rebecca McConnico. Read More
Vitamin E for Neurologic Disease in Horses (AAEP 2010)
January 05, 2011
You might already know that vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes and tissues from damage by reactive free radical molecules. You might even know that it's been recommended to help treat several neurologic diseases in Read More
