Nancy S. Loving, DVM
Nancy S. Loving, DVM, owns Loving Equine Clinic in Boulder, Colo., and has a special interest in managing the care of sport horses. Her recent book, All Horse Systems Go, is a comprehensive veterinary care and conditioning resource in full color that covers all facets of horse care (available at www.exclusivelyequine.com or by calling 800/582-5604). She has also authored the books Go the Distance as a resource for endurance horse owners, Conformation and Performance, and First Aid for Horse and Rider in addition to many veterinary articles for both horse owner and professional audiences.
Articles by Nancy Loving
Ethyl Alcohol for Pastern Joint Fusion (AAEP 2010)
March 02, 2011
Any lameness can be tough for a veterinarian to treat and resolve, but pastern joint lameness caused by osteoarthritis can be especially problematic. In low-motion joints, sometimes the solution to lameness troubles is physiologic fusion (fixation of Read More
Hyaluronic Acid-Based Biomaterial to Enhance Leg Wound Healing (AAEP 2010)
February 28, 2011
Managing equine wounds--particularly on the legs-- is often costly both in time and resources. Linda Dahlgren, DVM, PhD, Dipl. AVCS, spoke on the use of a hyaluronic acid-based biomaterial (CMHA) in several application methods to facilitate wound Read More
Rehabilitating After Injury With Mobilization (AAEP 2010)
February 26, 2011
Early mobilization during acute healing phases increases blood and lymph flow and increases tissue tension to stimulate tissue repair and improve tissue alignment. Early mobilization produced a 60% improvement in tendon Type 1 collagen deposition Read More
Catastrophic Ocular Surface Failure in the Horse (AAEP 2010)
February 14, 2011
The soft, expressive equine eye holds a great fascination for horse lovers. And although it's normally a resilient structure, it's not immune from injury. At the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore Read More
Compounded Pergolide Comparisons (AAEP 2010)
February 11, 2011
Systemic effects of equine Cushing's disease, a common malady in older horses, have been controlled well in many horses with daily administration of pergolide. Until 2007 this medication was available for off-label use--the human product was Read More
Styrofoam's Effects on Forefoot Pressure and Load Distribution (AAEP 2010)
February 10, 2011
Laminitis is a critical cause of lameness in horses: Not only is the exact cause not known in all cases, but considerable controversy persists about how to treat and manage this disease. At the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Read More
Risks Associated with Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy Choices (AAEP 2010)
February 09, 2011
More than 12,000 compounding pharmacies operate in the United States, and each year compounded product sales reach $300 million--25% of that is spent in the animal pharmaceutical industry alone. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has developed Read More
Diagnosing and Treating Back Pain in the Sport Horse (AAEP 2010)
February 01, 2011
"Back problems can be performance-limiting in the horse due to pain and reduced range of motion and flexibility," reported Kent Allen, DVM, of Virginia Equine Imaging, as he presented on equine back pain at the 2010 American Association of Equine Read More
Researchers Examine Spinal Manipulation vs. Mobilization (AAEP 2010)
January 13, 2011
Equine back pain can often cause a horse to move with a stiff trunk, asymmetrical spinal motion, and lameness. Horse owners often turn to chiropractic care as a technique to improve their horses' performance and comfort. At the 2010 American Read More
Winter Farm Care Checklist
January 01, 2011
Experts share their time-tested steps for cold weather readiness around the barn. Read More
Ammonia: Out Of My Barn!
October 01, 2010
Ammonia buildup can affect a horse's respiratory health and performance, but it is preventable. Read More
Farm Safety Tips
September 01, 2010
How do you create the safest possible environment for your horses? First, remember you get what you pay for. When you equip your farm or pay board for your horse's living arrangements, investing in farm safety procedures can save a lot of expense Read More
Focus on Health: The External Horse
August 01, 2010
Maintaining of a horse's hair coat takes a lot of energy, protein, and certain trace elements and minerals. Read More
Equine Antibiotics: What They Are, How They Work, and Resistance
May 01, 2010
Daily, humans wage chemical warfare against an overwhelming population--bacteria. The arsenal of our chemical warfare relies on a mighty weapon--antimicrobial drugs (AMD). Of these substances, antibiotics have been a formidable weapon Read More
Consequences of Stall Confinement
April 01, 2010
Confined horses tend to display undesirable behaviors and are more at risk of developing intestinal, respiratory, or musculoskeletal problems. When stalling your horse, consider effects this might have on general health and emotional state. Read More
Handling of Vaccines for Horses
April 01, 2010
It's spring: the time of year when we are in the throes of boostering horse immunizations, with the intent to maximize immunity before mosquito season and competition campaigns get into full swing. Many equine vaccines are credited with inferring Read More
Indistinct Gait Deficits: Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Causes
March 01, 2010
Strategies to identify specific problems in a horse with indistinct or unusual gait deficits, particularly if Read More
Electrotherapy Devices for Equine Veterinary Use
February 15, 2010
Electrotherapy technology, available since the 1960s, is useful to manage pain, improve range of motion, decrease edema (fluid swelling), improve motor control and strength, reverse muscle wasting, deliver blood flow, and serve as a vehicle for ionto Read More
Hyaluronic Acid and Steroids: Effects on Equine Cartilage Cells
February 13, 2010
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of wastage in the equine industry, especially considering that an estimated 81% of the 9.3 million horses in America are involved in equitation and performance. A mainstay treatment for OA is the use of Read More
Arthrodesis of the Hock Joint
February 11, 2010
Osteoarthritis of the distal (lower) hock joints is a common performance problem in sport horses. Read More
Equine Carpal Spavin Treatment
February 08, 2010
Carpal spavin is a degenerative form of osteoarthritis located at the junction of the medial splint bone (the inside part) and the second carpal (knee) joint. Not only does this result in crippling lameness, but quality of life issues often lea Read More
Current Joint Therapies in Equine Veterinary Practice
February 06, 2010
Seventy percent of vets surveyed use corticosteroids in their intra-articular therapeutic strategy, usually combined with another medications, such as hyaluronic acid (HA) or the antibiotic amikacin. For 22%, personal experience Read More
Treating Horses with Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells (AAEP 2009)
February 05, 2010
Stem cell therapy has been used for soft tissue injuries, including stifle meniscal lesions following surgical debridement, and for treating tendon injuries. Bone marrow-derived stem cells are reported to achieve improved bone and cartilage eff Read More
New Treatment for Equine Osteoarthritis Investigated (AAEP 2009)
February 03, 2010
Polyglycan, the novel formulation made up of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (HACSAG), is labeled for intra-articular post-surgical lavage and replacement of synovial fluid. It is not currently marketed or approved as Read More
Evolution of Critical Care in Private Equine Practice (AAEP 2009)
January 31, 2010
Changes in equine critical care are in large part due to improved skills, training, and experience of practitioners that facilitate expeditious case assessment. In today's electronic world, this is coupled with networking opportunities Read More
