Recent News for Bone & Joint Problems
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Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
September 01, 2011
When a horse needs surgery, what's his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?... 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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New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
August 30, 2011
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.... Read More
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The Aging Horse
August 01, 2011
We'll explore how the horse's body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.... Read More
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Emerging Osteoarthritis Therapies
August 01, 2011
Supplements, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans, and regenerative medicines are some approaches for treating OA.... Read More
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Shock Wave Therapy and PSGAGs: Effects on Arthritis
July 24, 2011
Researchers recently investigated how certain arthritic joint tissues respond to treatments such as shock wave... Read More
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Synovial Fluid's Effect on Stem Cells
July 21, 2011
Fluid caused little reaction in some horses' stem cells but promoted or inhibited growth in others.... Read More
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Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
July 19, 2011
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.... 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 Benefit of Poultices During the Show Season
June 21, 2011
Poultice can help reduce tissue heat and swelling caused by high intensity training and performance.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Winner Retired After Breaking Withers
June 20, 2011
Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic winner Unrivaled Belle, who broke her withers after flipping over backwards in ... Read More
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Horses with Osteoarthritis Sought for Study
June 18, 2011
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking horses diagnosed with osteoarthritis to ... Read More
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Researchers Explore Treating Arthritis at Molecular Level
June 16, 2011
Researchers are examining a promising genetic lab approach to curing osteoarthritis (OA) in horses.... Read More
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Tying-Up in Horses: A Review
June 15, 2011
Tying-up, or exertional rhabdomyolysis, is a frustrating problem for horse owners, but can be managed through ... Read More
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Tackling Tendon and Ligament Injuries
June 03, 2011
The latest therapies for injured tendons and ligaments focus on rebuilding tissue to its original strength.... Read More
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Regenerative Medicine Seminar for Horse Owners Scheduled
May 16, 2011
"The Horse Owner's Guide to Regenerative Medicine" will take place June 4 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., in Lexington... Read More
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Kentucky Derby: Archarcharch, Battle of Hastings Doing Well After Surgery
May 09, 2011
Archarcharch and Battle of Hastings, two of the horses injured during the Kentucky Derby day races at Churchill Downs, are both doing well after surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Both surgeries took place May 8.... Read More
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Long Toes in Horses: A Pain in the Butt?
May 03, 2011
Your equine athlete's performance hasn't been blue ribbon-worthy as of late. Or maybe your broodmare's gaits are looking a little off kilter. Could long toes on the hind feet be to blame? According to the results of a recent study, the answer in some... Read More
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Building Muscle Mass: Researchers Study Protein's Role
April 26, 2011
Researchers are always working to better understand the equine body and how it functions. Case in point: A team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center recently completed an index study on a ... Read More
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Potential Vitamin K Supplement Eyed for Equine Bone Health
April 21, 2011
A particular form of vitamin K could be a potential candidate for increasing equine bone density while decreasing breakdown. However, veterinarians caution that this is not a viable supplementation route to pursue until further research on the effect... Read More
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Diagnosing Equine Bone Fragility Syndrome (AAEP 2011)
April 08, 2011
Clearly defined diagnostic criteria could help veterinarians detect BFS earlier and more accurately.... Read More
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Search for the Cause of Equine Atypical Myopathy
April 04, 2011
Equine atypical myopathy (EAM), a seasonal, pasture-associated muscle disorder of unknown etiology (cause), presents a particular challenge to veterinarians. The disease is characterized by a generalized complete degeneration of muscle fibers, which ... Read More
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Top Show Jumper Sapphire Injured
March 31, 2011
American show jumper McLain Ward's long-time partner Sapphire, a 16-year-old Belgian warmblood mare, strained her right front check ligament while training in Florida last week and will miss the remainder of the 2011 show season.... Read More
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Equine TMJ Disease: Why So Rare? (AAEP 2010)
March 13, 2011
A resurgence of interest in the equine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (which allows for opening and closing of a horse's mouth) has led to discussions on the relationship of TMJ disease to weight loss or behavioral changes in horses. ... Read More
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Ethyl Alcohol for Pastern Joint Fusion (AAEP 2010)
March 02, 2011
Any lameness can be tough for a veterinarian to treat and resolve, but pastern joint lameness caused by osteoarthritis can be especially problematic. In low-motion joints, sometimes the solution to lameness troubles is physiologic fusion (fixation of... Read More
