Recent News for Bone & Joint Problems
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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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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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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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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 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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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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Speedy Splint Recovery
September 01, 2012
Do you have any suggestions for speeding the time it takes for proximal splints (in the forelimbs) to resolve?... 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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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
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CSU to Offer Horse Health Discussions for Veterinarians
August 03, 2012
The first discussion, which will cover sacroiliac pain in horses, is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.... Read More
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Understanding Equine Movement Disorders
August 02, 2012
More research is needed to fully understand equine movement disorders such as shivers and stringhalt.... Read More
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Identifying and Managing Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
July 25, 2012
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.... Read More
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Horses' Physiologic Responses to Exercise
July 16, 2012
Physiologic and anatomic systems coordinate to allow a horse to reach his maximum athletic potential.... Read More
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Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
July 06, 2012
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.... Read More
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Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
July 05, 2012
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Exercise During Yearling Sales Preparation
June 30, 2012
Researchers collected information about health problems experienced by young horses being prepped for sale.... Read More
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Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
June 26, 2012
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse's body.... Read More
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Firocoxib's Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
June 01, 2012
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.... Read More
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Joint Disease and Cartilage Repair in Horses
May 23, 2012
Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses' athletic careers end. ... Read More
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Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds' Knees
May 18, 2012
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.... Read More
