Recent News for Lameness
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Study: Suspensory Injuries Could be Linked to Excessive Extended Trot
December 12, 2012
Recent study results suggest a possible link between extended trot and risk for suspensory ligament injuries.... Read More
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Positive Drug Test Changes Results of Major French Horse Race
December 01, 2012
The winner of the Darley Prix Jean Romanet was disqualified after testing positive for an anti-inflammatory.... Read More
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UC Davis Studying Equine Humerus, Scapula Fractures
November 30, 2012
The study will identify warning signs that could be indicative of impending catastrophic fractures.... 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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Creating a Sustainable Equine Athlete
November 23, 2012
Paying attention to certain, sometimes minute, details can help horses enjoy longer athletic careers.... Read More
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Influences on Equine Fracture Healing
November 19, 2012
Bone fractures in horses, whether catastrophic or microscopic, heal through a complex sequence of events.... Read More
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New In-Shoe Sensor Helping Horses Stay Sound
November 17, 2012
These state-of-the-art pressure sensors that can measure the forces at more than 1,000 location on the hoof.... Read More
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Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure
November 16, 2012
A cut-out patterned English appeared to have multiple benefits when compared to not using a pad.... 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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Clay Named Chair of Gluck Equine Research Foundation
November 14, 2012
Case Clay of Thee Chimneys Farm was named to the position in October.... Read More
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Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
November 14, 2012
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible.... Read More
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Diagnosing, Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses
November 08, 2012
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.... Read More
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Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
November 07, 2012
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.... Read More
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2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
November 06, 2012
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis.... Read More
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Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis: What's the Difference?
November 06, 2012
What's the difference between osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis?... Read More
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Could Endophyte-Infected Fescue Cause Lameness in Horses?
November 06, 2012
Researchers observed noticeable lameness in horses consuming high levels of endophyte-infected seeds and hay.... Read More
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Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
November 05, 2012
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.... 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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Could Horses' Neck Postures Indicate Back Pain?
October 26, 2012
A recently published French study suggests a horse's neck posture might indicate correlating back pain.... Read More
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Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions
October 22, 2012
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition.... Read More
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Racehorse It's Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
October 22, 2012
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.... Read More
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Bramlage: Rest Needed to Keep Horses Sound
October 19, 2012
"If horses start showing they need a rest, you need to give it to them or they will force you to," he said.... Read More
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New Concepts in Equine Skull Fracture Repair
October 17, 2012
While equine skull fractures are unsightly and alarming, surgeons can often repair them successfully.... Read More
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Data: 'Slight Drop' in Fatal Racehorse Injuries
October 17, 2012
Synthetic surfaces still have the lowest number of catastrophic breakdowns per 1,000 starts. ... Read More
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Lentenor, Barbaro's Full Brother, Retired
October 10, 2012
The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been retired because of a tendon injury.... Read More
