Recent News for Conformation Problems
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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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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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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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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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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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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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2010's Top Equine Lameness/Surgery Studies (AAEP 2010)
February 17, 2011
What would be your pick for the most groundbreaking news in equine lameness, surgery, or racing for 2010? Not sure? Read on to find out what Scott E. Palmer, VMD, Dipl. ABVP (Equine Practice), hospital director and a staff surgeon of the New Jersey ... Read More
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Young Horse Development: Birth to Six Months
February 01, 2011
Learn about the factors contributing to a foal's healthy development as he grows into a young horse: Genetics, nutrition, social development, immunity, growth rates, weaning, hoof care, and more.... Read More
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Diagnosing and Treating Back Pain in the Sport Horse (AAEP 2010)
February 01, 2011
"Back problems can be performance-limiting in the horse due to pain and reduced range of motion and flexibility," reported Kent Allen, DVM, of Virginia Equine Imaging, as he presented on equine back pain at the 2010 American Association of Equine ... Read More
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The Science Of Saddle Fit
February 01, 2011
A saddle can either encourage comfortable movement and clear communication between rider and horse, or it can result in discomfort and behavioral problems. Evaluating a saddle's fit requires an understanding of saddle construction... Read More
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Fatal Injuries on Midwestern Racetracks (AAEP 2010)
January 24, 2011
In the Midwest there are several racetracks--featuring both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing--that sometimes slide under the radar of the mainstream racing community. But like all other tracks around the nation, these venues see wins, losses, ... Read More
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Areas of Humerus Stress in Horses Differ with Track Surface (AAEP 2010)
January 21, 2011
How much impact does a racing surface have on the horse's body and which parts are stressed most during work? According to Abigail N. Dimock, DVM, MS, of the University of California, Davis, who in collaboration with Kurt Hoffman, DVM, and other ... Read More
