Recent News for Diagnostics and Technology
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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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Hendra Vaccine Offers Hope for Australian Horse Owners
May 25, 2012
One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.... Read More
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Ky. Thoroughbred Farms Take Part in L. intracellularis Study
May 24, 2012
The study on Lawsonia intracellularis involves 14 Thoroughbred farms and 600 Thoroughbreds in Kentucky.... Read More
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Sarcocystis Neurona Genome Project Almost Complete
May 24, 2012
S. neurona causes the common neurologic disease equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).... Read More
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Equine Sarcoids Chromosomal Regions Identified
May 22, 2012
A team of researchers has successfully located chromosomal regions associated with equine sarcoids.... 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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Study Evaluates Injectable Treatment for Tendon Injuries
May 12, 2012
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.... 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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Boehringer Ingelheim Calls for Proposals on Pigeon Fever
May 09, 2012
Submissions should be designed to help advance the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pigeon fever.... 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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Study: Nanoparticles to Deliver Therapy for Heaves in Horses
April 28, 2012
Study of horses with allergies showed a partial remission of allergy signs with nanoparticle administration... Read More
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Gluck Releases Third Research Report
April 26, 2012
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2011 Research Report in late March.... Read More
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RVC Receives Life-Size Horse Model for Student Teaching
April 22, 2012
The London Fire Brigade donated the horse as a thanks for large animal handling training the RVC provides.... Read More
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Genomic Research for Equine Performance Indicators
April 21, 2012
A team of French researchers might be hot on the trail to genomic evaluation of performance.... Read More
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Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Injury in Racehorses
April 20, 2012
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.... Read More
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Evidence-Based Equine Sarcoid Treatments Reviewed
April 19, 2012
Despite the numerous sarcoid treatment choices available, no modality is 100% effective in producing a cure.... 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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Commentary: Epidemiology for Better Horse Health
April 15, 2012
Although epidemiology is often viewed in an unfavorable light, it's a big part of every day equine practice.... Read More
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Taylorella Genome Sequence Furthers CEM Comprehension
April 15, 2012
The genome of Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative agent of contagious equine metritis, has been sequenced.... Read More
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Using Epidemiology in Equine Practice
April 14, 2012
Epidemiology is important to equine practitioners for at least three reasons, according to one veterinarian.... Read More
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Physiology Modifiers in Joint Disease Reviewed (AAEP 2011)
April 12, 2012
One presenter reviewed the mechanisms behind drugs used to treat joint disease in horses.... Read More
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Identifying Genetic Disorders in Equine Embryos
April 09, 2012
According to Hinrichs, the team has achieved success rates greater than 97% in identifying genetic disorders.... Read More
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UK Researcher Studying "Easy-Keeper" Horses
April 06, 2012
Adams hopes to better understand why EMS occurs and to find a safe and effective way to treat the disease.... Read More
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Horses
April 01, 2012
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might benefit horses with certain injuries or illnesses; more research is needed.... Read More
