Recent News for Western Veterinary Therapies
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Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Leg Wounds on Horses
May 01, 2013
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be a promising tool for treating equine lower limb wounds. ... Read More
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Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
April 13, 2013
Stem cells and other biologic therapies could have reproductive applications in horses, one researcher says.... Read More
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Equine Field Anesthesia Considerations
April 07, 2013
One vet reviews some key points equine practitioners must consider before implementing field anesthesia.... Read More
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Tweaking Stem Cell Therapy Use in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 07, 2013
Stem cell therapy has evolved rapidly as a treatment approach in equine veterinary medicine.... Read More
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Study: Not All Equine Stem Cells Equal (AAEP 2012)
March 24, 2013
Choosing a specific stem cell source could maximize treatment efficacy, improving horses' recovery chances.... Read More
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Stem Cell Approach Ineffective for SDFT Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 15, 2013
Researchers found no significant improvement in SDFT injuries treated with mesenchymal stem cells.... Read More
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LSU SVM Receives Grant for Integrative Medicine Program
March 10, 2013
Louisiana State University received the $60,000 grant to support their integrative medicine programs.... Read More
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Stem Cell Preparation and Delivery (AAEP 2012)
February 18, 2013
One veterinarian describes how to prepare the stem cells, horse, and equipment for treatment.... Read More
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Cornell Student Wins National Institute of Health Research Award
February 11, 2013
Lauren Schnabel, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, has earned a grant to study stem cell treatments for horses. ... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2012
January 01, 2013
The staff at TheHorse.com tallied the most popular articles of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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Stem Cell Therapy as a Potential Treatment for Laminitis
December 25, 2012
Stem cells therapy might offer practitioners an additional treatment option for the fight against laminitis.... Read More
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12 Christmas Wishes for Horses, Owners from Veterinary Experts
December 25, 2012
Consider the following "wishes" equine experts made to help maximize your horses' quality of life. ... Read More
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Shock Wave Therapy Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
December 08, 2012
Attendees discussed a variety of topics surrounding shock wave therapy, one moderator said.... Read More
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N.Y. Racing Regulators to Adopt Shock Wave Standards
November 29, 2012
Regulators could ban horses from racing or breezing for at least 10 days after shock wave therapy treatments.... 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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Surgical Options for Managing Roaring in Horses
August 22, 2012
Numerous factors go into selecting the appropriate surgical procedure to treat equine roaring.... 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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RCI Considers 'One Strike' for Egregious Drug Violations
July 29, 2012
The rule would affect found responsible for putting substances in racehorses that might endanger the animals.... Read More
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RCI Tightens Model Rule on Shock Wave Therapy
July 25, 2012
The new rule states horses receiving ESWT will be ineligible to train or race for 10 days following treatment.... Read More
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Kentucky Derby Hopeful Receives Shock Wave Therapy
April 25, 2012
I'll Have Another, a hopeful for the 2012 Kentucky Derby, recently underwent shock wave therapy on his back.... Read More
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Suture Techniques for Intestines Compared (AAEP 2011)
February 27, 2012
The Lembert single layer pattern is faster, stronger, and less likely to impede the intestinal flow.... Read More
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Physical Therapy for Stifle Problems in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 06, 2012
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.... Read More
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Efficacy of Manual Therapies on Back Pain (AAEP 2011)
January 26, 2012
One researcher says manual therapies can effectively relieve back pain.... Read More
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The Latest Insights into Managing Joint Disease in Horses
January 17, 2012
Topical anti-inflammatories, hyaluronic acid, and shock wave therapy are among the popular treatment options.... Read More
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The Science Behind Rehab Therapy
December 01, 2011
In the right hands, these physical therapy methods can help rehabilitate injured horses.... Read More
