Recent News for Diagnostics and Technology
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Alternative Treatment for "Roaring" in Horses (AAEP 2011)
March 29, 2012
Researchers recently assessed the feasibility of functional electrical stimulation in roarers.... Read More
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Treating Equine Upper Respiratory Tract Ailments (AAEP 2011)
March 26, 2012
A horse in respiratory distress or displaying other signs of airway ailments warrants a call to a veterinarian... Read More
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Applications for AAEP Foundation Funding Due May 1
March 26, 2012
Priority emphasis will be given to applications that have the most impact on horse health and welfare.... 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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Grayson-Jockey Club Funds 2012 Veterinary Research Projects
March 16, 2012
Research topics include foal pneumonia, laminitis, vitamin D's role in immunity, and stem cell therapy. ... Read More
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Improved Test for Equine Ovarian Tumor Diagnosis (AAEP 2011)
March 14, 2012
A recent study showed anti-Mullerian hormone levels is a useful test for detecting granulosa cell tumors.... Read More
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A Blood Test to Detect Equine IAD?
March 13, 2012
One researcher said equine IAD is associated with an increase in surfactant protein D blood levels.... 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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Standing RLP in Horses Safe, Effective (AAEP 2011)
March 11, 2012
Regional limb perfusion can be performed safely, effectively, and comfortably without general anesthesia.... Read More
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New Test for Horses with Retained Testicles (AAEP 2011)
March 09, 2012
The team measured anti-Mullerian hormone in the blood to successfully diagnose chryptorchidism.... 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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In Depth: Evaluating the Upper Respiratory Tract (AAEP 2011)
March 06, 2012
Veterinarians have fine-tuned numerous methods for evaluating the upper respiratory tract for abnormalities.... Read More
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Supporting Limb Laminitis in Casted Horses (AAEP 2011)
March 04, 2012
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis.... 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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Intravenous PBZ Dosing in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 29, 2012
One researcher concluded that when dosing PBZ in the horse, "More is not better. Less is less effective."... 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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Steps Taken to Classify Seizures in Horses
February 24, 2012
Compared to what's known about seizures in other species, there's surprisingly little data on equine seizures.... Read More
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The State of Stem Cells for Equine Joint Disease (AAEP 2011)
February 23, 2012
Successful treatment depends largely on the types of cases the veterinarian selects, said one researcher.... Read More
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International Panel Identifies Priorities for Colic Research
February 18, 2012
The panel's report identified future research priorities for the study of equine colic.... Read More
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Recombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)
February 17, 2012
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.... Read More
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Quarter Horse Genome Sequenced
February 17, 2012
Researchers recently finished sequencing the genome of an 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare called Sugar.... Read More
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Fight Against Equine Infectious Disease Helped by EFC
February 16, 2012
The Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) donated funds for the purchase of advanced scientific equipment.... Read More
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Samples Sought For Donkey Besnoitiosis Research
February 16, 2012
Further investigations are needed to better understand disease transmission, treatment, and prevention.... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2011 (AAEP 2011)
February 15, 2012
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.... Read More
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Hagyard to Review Hyperbaric Chamber Safety
February 14, 2012
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has shut down its hyperbaric oxygen chamber "until further notice."... Read More
