Recent News for Injuries
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RMTC Makes Corticosteroid Recommendations
December 21, 2012
Among the recommendations was a prohibition on corticosteroids joint injections within seven days of a race.... Read More
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Study: Suspensory Injuries Could be Linked to Excessive Extended Trot
December 12, 2012
Recent study results suggest a possible link between extended trot and risk for suspensory ligament injuries.... Read More
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Positive Drug Test Changes Results of Major French Horse Race
December 01, 2012
The winner of the Darley Prix Jean Romanet was disqualified after testing positive for an anti-inflammatory.... Read More
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UC Davis Studying Equine Humerus, Scapula Fractures
November 30, 2012
The study will identify warning signs that could be indicative of impending catastrophic fractures.... Read More
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Study Examines Osteoarthritis Formation after Fetlock Injury
November 24, 2012
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.... Read More
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Influences on Equine Fracture Healing
November 19, 2012
Bone fractures in horses, whether catastrophic or microscopic, heal through a complex sequence of events.... Read More
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Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse
November 15, 2012
The goal for sport horses, from prepurchase exams through their careers, is to extend the time to retirement.... Read More
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Diagnosing, Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses
November 08, 2012
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.... 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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Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
November 02, 2012
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.... Read More
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Racehorse It's Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
October 22, 2012
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.... Read More
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Data: 'Slight Drop' in Fatal Racehorse Injuries
October 17, 2012
Synthetic surfaces still have the lowest number of catastrophic breakdowns per 1,000 starts. ... Read More
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Lentenor, Barbaro's Full Brother, Retired
October 10, 2012
The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been retired because of a tendon injury.... 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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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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Lecture on New Equine Fracture Repair Techniques on Sept. 4
August 13, 2012
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, New Bolton Center will present a lecture on new techniques in equine fracture repair. ... Read More
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Belmont Winner Union Rags Retired with Suspensory Injury
July 23, 2012
A small lesion in the middle of the suspensory ligament in his left front leg was detected last week.... 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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Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
June 16, 2012
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May. ... Read More
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Bramlage: I'll Have Another Injury is Minor But Slow-Healing
June 08, 2012
I'll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t... 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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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 2: English Sport Horses
May 01, 2012
Manage eventers, dressage horses, and hunter/jumpers carefully to avoid soft tissue injury and lameness.... Read More
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Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis
April 26, 2012
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.... Read More
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2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Injured, Retired
April 23, 2012
Veterinarians diagnosed 5-year-old mare with lateral middle distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis on April 23.... Read More
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Practical Methods for Preventing Fractures in Racehorses
February 26, 2012
Researchers have discovered ways to identify horses that might be predisposed to fracturing their limbs.... Read More
