Recent News for Lameness
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The Latest Insights into Managing Joint Disease in Horses
January 17, 2012
Topical anti-inflammatories, hyaluronic acid, and shock wave therapy are among the popular treatment options.... Read More
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Managing Neck and Back Pain in Sport Horses
January 11, 2012
A thorough physical examination and tailored therapeutic approach can help relieve equine neck and back pain.... Read More
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Does Equine Hoof Shape Have an Effect on Soundness?
January 10, 2012
Certain hoof characteristics can be associated with chronic lameness, while others point to a sound horse.... Read More
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Back Pain in Horses Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
January 07, 2012
Topics discussed included diagnostic methods, types of back pain, kissing spines, and treatment methods. ... Read More
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University of Missouri Now Providing MRI for Horses
January 04, 2012
A high-field MRI machine will be at the MU hospital once or twice monthly, depending on demand.... Read More
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A New Navicular Vantage
January 01, 2012
Technological advances such as MRI have given veterinarians a closer look at navicular syndrome.... Read More
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2012 International Hoof Care Summit Set for Jan. 31-Feb. 3
December 31, 2011
The summit will offer 68 hours of hoof care education focused around the theme "Zeroing in on Soundness."... Read More
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Understanding Atypical Myopathy
December 30, 2011
Atypical myopathy--a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage--is related to pasture rather than exercise.... Read More
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Lecture on Nuclear Scintigraphy Scheduled
December 27, 2011
On Jan. 2, the New Bolton Center will present "Bone Scans: Nuclear Scintigraphy and Your Horse."... Read More
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LSU Seeks Horses with Front Limb Lameness Due to OA
December 26, 2011
The study will test a novel neutriceutical for the treatment of lameness in horses due to osteoarthritis.... Read More
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Pastern Lucencies' Effect on Racing Performance (AAEP 2011)
December 22, 2011
Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.... Read More
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High-Field Equine MRI Now Available in Southern California
December 19, 2011
A mobile MRI suite will be available at Helen Woodward Equine Hospital in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., as needed.... Read More
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Ultrasonography for Evaluating Colic Cases?
December 16, 2011
Ultrasonography successfully identified both small and large intestinal diseases and predicted surgery need.... Read More
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UC Davis Lecture Addresses Foot Shape, Shoeing Lame Horses
December 11, 2011
Sue Dyson, MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS, and Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, will present at the lecture in January.... Read More
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Lameness in the Racehorse Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 05, 2011
Attendees discussed hoof lameness, club feet, track surface's effect on lameness, back and neck pain, and EPM.... Read More
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A Pain in the Back
December 01, 2011
New diagnostic technologies and treatment modalities have revolutionized how vets address equine back pain.... Read More
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OC Researcher Named AAEP Past Presidents' Research Fellow
November 23, 2011
McCoy's research investigates genetic risk factors for the development of osteochondrosis (OC).... Read More
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Evaluating Horse, Rider Biomechanic Interaction
November 16, 2011
Researchers are learning about the kind of weight and pressure humans put on different parts of horses' bodies... Read More
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Joint Infection Risk and Other 2011 Sports Medicine Studies
November 12, 2011
One study evaluated the effects of needle size and clipping hair on debris found in joints after injection.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup: A. U. Miner Recovering from Surgery
November 09, 2011
A. U. Miner had surgery Nov. 7 to repair bilateral sesamiod fractures sustained in the Breeders' Cup Marathon.... Read More
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Leg Weights Help Rehabilitate Hind Limb Gait Issues
November 04, 2011
Bracelets and leg weights strengthen and activate certain muscles to help improve hind end gait abnormalities.... Read More
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Researchers Use Models to Learn Why Equine Bodies Break
November 02, 2011
Using computational modeling, researchers can examine "what if" scenarios related to equine injuries.... Read More
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Equine Lameness and Podiatry Lecture Scheduled for Nov. 12
October 31, 2011
Equine lameness exams, regenerative medicine, podiatry advancements, and case studies will be discussed.... Read More
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Lecture Discusses NEXT Generation in Equine Tissue Healing
October 30, 2011
Nonsurgical exogenous crosslinking therapy (NEXT) is undergoing efficacy testing in healing equine tendons... Read More
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Study: MRI Beneficial for Diagnosing Some Leg Lamenesses
October 24, 2011
MRIs picked up a wider range of abnormalities in some lame horses than did X rays or ultrasounds.... Read More
