Recent News for Anatomy & Physiology
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Kissing Spines: Common, But Not Career-Ending (AAEP 2011)
January 18, 2012
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.... Read More
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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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Dysphagia in Horses Difficult to Diagnose
January 02, 2012
There are more than 100 possible causes for dysphagia--the inability to swallow--in horses.... 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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Monitoring and Preventing EPE on Endemic Farms (AAEP 2011)
December 27, 2011
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).... 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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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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Nutritional Support for Equine Digestive Health
November 05, 2011
Balancing the digestive system is key to maintaining equine health by improving nutrient absorption.... 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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Stem Cell-PRP Combination Effective in Treating Lesions
October 01, 2011
A stem cell-PRP combination could be more effective than either therapy alone for treating soft tissue lesions... Read More
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Risk Factors for Elimination During Endurance Rides Examined
September 21, 2011
Researchers examined which factors--such as lameness--prompt endurance horses' elimination from competition.... Read More
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Insulin Sensitivity Changes in Pregnant Mares
September 19, 2011
Researchers recently set out to examine how pregnancy impacts insulin sensitivity and glucose levels.... Read More
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Muscle Power Horse Course Archived
September 13, 2011
The latest Horse Course, "Muscle Power: Muscle Mass in Growing, Athletic Horses," is now available to view. ... Read More
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The Equine Digestive Tract and How it Relates to Colic
September 07, 2011
Certain parts of the horse's digestive tract are associated with higher risks of developing colic.... Read More
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Young Horse Development Part 3: 18-24 Months
September 01, 2011
By age 2, young horses are being prepped for future careers; maximize their potential by preventing/correcting... Read More
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Gastrointestinal Problems in the Foal
August 03, 2011
Meconium impaction, ulcers, diarrhea, and other GI problems can arise in foals.... Read More
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Enteric Bacteria: Can Healthy Horses be Carriers?
July 11, 2011
Could a healthy horse in one's own backyard be a disease risk for other horses?... Read More
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Adverse Reactions to Stem Cell Therapy
July 07, 2011
Stem cell therapy is one of the most discussed regenerative therapies in the horse health community today, and... Read More
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The Many Faces of Colic
July 01, 2011
Considering the length and volume of the equine digestive system, it’s little wonde... Read More
