Recent News for Lameness
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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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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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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
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Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
October 08, 2012
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.... Read More
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Study Examines Most 'Physically Effective Fiber' for Horses
October 06, 2012
Forage-only diets provide horses with more physically effective fiber than hay and concentrate diets.... Read More
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Accuracy of Suspensory Ligament Measurements via Ultrasound
October 02, 2012
Obtaining accurate ultrasound measurements of the upper suspensory ligament is challenging, research shows.... Read More
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Crestfallen
October 01, 2012
My 13-year-old pony stallion was quite well-muscled and stocky with a pronounced crest when he was younger. Af... Read More
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Promoting Lifelong Equine Joint Health
October 01, 2012
Balanced nutrition, sensible exercise, and prompt treatment can help a horse's joints function comfortable pas... Read More
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Equine Guelph Releases Report on 3-D Ultrasound Research
September 20, 2012
Chalmers' goal is to provide owners with a reliable and inexpensive way to screen horses for roaring.... Read More
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Ohio State to Offer High-Field Equine MRI
September 12, 2012
A mobile, high-field unit will be available at the Veterinary Medical Center at least once monthly.... Read More
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Equine Veterinary Students Welcome New Learning Tool
September 11, 2012
Veterinary professors in England develop "Anato-Rug" to help students study equine anatomy.... 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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'Gaited' Gene Mutation and Related Motion Examined
September 05, 2012
Researchers have identified and are studying a gene mutation linked to altered gait in horses.... Read More
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Fusion for Bone Spavin
September 01, 2012
I have an 18-year-old Quarter Horse that was diagnosed with bone spavin a couple of years ago. He's been comfo... Read More
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New Surgical Treatment for Kissing Spines Evaluated
August 28, 2012
A new, minimally invasive kissing spines treatment method boasted a 95% success rate in a recent study.... 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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Researchers Test Equine Muscle Fatigue Sensor
August 13, 2012
Researchers tested electromyography for identifying equine muscle fatigue during exercise.... Read More
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Lecture on New Equine Fracture Repair Techniques on Sept. 4
August 13, 2012
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, New Bolton Center will present a lecture on new techniques in equine fracture repair. ... Read More
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New Treatment for Equine Bone Fragility Disorder Evaluated
August 10, 2012
Zoledronate appears effective in improving clinical signs associated with bone fragility disorder.... 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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Exercises to Strengthen Equine Back Muscles, Reduce Pain
August 06, 2012
Exercising the multifidus muscles in addition to daily training could reduce equine back pain.... Read More
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Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine's Effects on Equine OA
August 04, 2012
Study shows this treatment for mild osteoarthritis has longer lasting effects than previously thought.... Read More
