Recent News for Lameness
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Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis
April 26, 2012
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.... Read More
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Registration Open for AAEP Hind Limb Lameness Seminar
April 23, 2012
The hind limb lameness seminar will be held in conjunction with the AAEP's Business Education Workshop.... Read More
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2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Injured, Retired
April 23, 2012
Veterinarians diagnosed 5-year-old mare with lateral middle distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis on April 23.... Read More
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Atlantic Veterinary College Purchases Veterinary CT Scanner
April 18, 2012
The AVC purchased a computed tomography (CT) scanner for use in large and small animals, including horses.... Read More
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Ultrasound Beats X Rays for Identifying Articular Lesions
April 17, 2012
Researchers identified nearly 83% of articular leasions via ultrasonography and only 62.2% via X rays.... Read More
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Understanding Equine Osteochondrosis
April 11, 2012
In horses osteochondrosis appears frequently on joint surfaces, deep within joints, or at joint physes.... Read More
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A Closer Look at Treating Stifle Disease in Horses
April 11, 2012
Veterinarians treated horse stifle injuries with corticosteroid injections, stem cell approaches, and surgery.... Read More
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Early Exercise and Career Length in Thoroughbred Racehorses
April 09, 2012
Exercise early in life could have a positive impact on Thoroughbreds' future racing careers. ... Read More
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Myotonia Discovered in New Forest Ponies
April 06, 2012
Researchers have discovered a mutation in the New Forest pony's DNA that can cause this muscular disease.... Read More
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Spontaneous Quarter Crack? Check for Sheared Heels
March 19, 2012
One researcher says that it is very rare to see a spontaneous quarter crack not associated with sheared heels.... Read More
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Local Anesthesia's Effect on MRIs of Horse Feet (AAEP 2011)
March 17, 2012
Researchers recently examined whether diagnostic anesthesia could skew the results of equine foot MRIs.... Read More
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MRI to Detect Wobbler Syndrome? (AAEP 2011)
March 12, 2012
Researchers found that MRI more accurately identified compression in CSM horses compared to radiographs.... Read More
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MRI for Localized Fetlock Lameness Diagnosis
March 08, 2012
One researcher noted that some defects not visible on radiographs (X rays) were easily identified via MRI.... Read More
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Microstructural Alterations and Navicular Bone Degeneration
March 03, 2012
Researchers hope to more fully characterize alterations at the microscopic level in diseased navicular bones.... Read More
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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
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Practical Methods for Preventing Fractures in Racehorses
February 26, 2012
Researchers have discovered ways to identify horses that might be predisposed to fracturing their limbs.... 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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Alltech's Equine News and Brews Resumes Feb. 23
February 17, 2012
The 2012 program kicks off on Feb. 23 with "Managing Angular Limb Deformities in the Young Horse."... Read More
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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
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Humeral Stress Fractures and Return to Racing (AAEP 2011)
February 04, 2012
The location of the fracture in the humerus impacted racing performance but had no effect on return to racing.... Read More
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Repairing Jaw Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2011)
February 02, 2012
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.... Read More
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Patella Infections in Foals Require Prompt Care (AAEP 2011)
January 29, 2012
Patella infections in foals, while uncommon, can result in prolonged and severe stifle joint infection.... Read More
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UK Study on Muscle Mass in Older Horses Under Way
January 27, 2012
A researcher is examining how age-related and geriatric disases affect protein metabolism. ... Read More
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PRP, Bone Marrow for Tendon/Ligament Injuries (AAEP 2011)
January 21, 2012
Mixed study results indicate more research is needed to determine dosing frequency and therapeutic window.... Read More
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Joint Lubrication and Injury Response (AAEP 2011)
January 19, 2012
Treatment goals should be to aid in performance without eliminating the joint's natural response to injury.... Read More
