Recent News for Diagnosing Lameness
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Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
November 14, 2012
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible.... Read More
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Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
November 07, 2012
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.... Read More
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2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
November 06, 2012
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis.... Read More
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Could Endophyte-Infected Fescue Cause Lameness in Horses?
November 06, 2012
Researchers observed noticeable lameness in horses consuming high levels of endophyte-infected seeds and hay.... Read More
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Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
October 08, 2012
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.... Read More
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Accuracy of Suspensory Ligament Measurements via Ultrasound
October 02, 2012
Obtaining accurate ultrasound measurements of the upper suspensory ligament is challenging, research shows.... Read More
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Equine Guelph Releases Report on 3-D Ultrasound Research
September 20, 2012
Chalmers' goal is to provide owners with a reliable and inexpensive way to screen horses for roaring.... Read More
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Ohio State to Offer High-Field Equine MRI
September 12, 2012
A mobile, high-field unit will be available at the Veterinary Medical Center at least once monthly.... Read More
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'Gaited' Gene Mutation and Related Motion Examined
September 05, 2012
Researchers have identified and are studying a gene mutation linked to altered gait in horses.... Read More
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Rood & Riddle to Host Forum on X ray, Throat Abnormalities
June 27, 2012
A panel will present radiographic images of joints and endoscopic videos of throats Thoroughbred yearlings.... Read More
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Digital Radiographs Beat Analog for Enterolith Detection
May 25, 2012
Digital radiography is up to 85% sensitive and 93% specific for diagnosing enterolithiasis in horses.... Read More
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Equine Diagnostic Imaging Horse Course Archived
May 14, 2012
The presentation, "Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness," was led by Kent Allen, DVM.... Read More
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The Latest in Diagnostic Imaging Modalities for Horses
May 11, 2012
Each imaging option, such as MRI, radiography and more, serves a unique role in equine lameness diagnosis.... Read More
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Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool
May 03, 2012
Some disorders produce gait abnormalities and lamenesses that aid in a quick and accurate diagnosis.... Read More
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Managing Equine Foot Problems
May 01, 2012
The first step in managing an equine foot problem successfully is to attain an accurate diagnosis.... Read More
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Equine Lameness Detection
May 01, 2012
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal... Read More
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Heart Problems Claim Thoroughbred Stallion Dynaformer
April 30, 2012
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall.... Read More
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Atlantic Veterinary College Purchases Veterinary CT Scanner
April 18, 2012
The AVC purchased a computed tomography (CT) scanner for use in large and small animals, including horses.... Read More
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Ultrasound Beats X Rays for Identifying Articular Lesions
April 17, 2012
Researchers identified nearly 83% of articular leasions via ultrasonography and only 62.2% via X rays.... Read More
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Spontaneous Quarter Crack? Check for Sheared Heels
March 19, 2012
One researcher says that it is very rare to see a spontaneous quarter crack not associated with sheared heels.... Read More
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Local Anesthesia's Effect on MRIs of Horse Feet (AAEP 2011)
March 17, 2012
Researchers recently examined whether diagnostic anesthesia could skew the results of equine foot MRIs.... Read More
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MRI to Detect Wobbler Syndrome? (AAEP 2011)
March 12, 2012
Researchers found that MRI more accurately identified compression in CSM horses compared to radiographs.... Read More
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MRI for Localized Fetlock Lameness Diagnosis
March 08, 2012
One researcher noted that some defects not visible on radiographs (X rays) were easily identified via MRI.... Read More
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Microstructural Alterations and Navicular Bone Degeneration
March 03, 2012
Researchers hope to more fully characterize alterations at the microscopic level in diseased navicular bones.... 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
