Recent News for Diagnostics and Technology
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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
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Cast Complications in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 11, 2012
Researchers recently found that nearly half (49.5%) of horses with limb casts experience complications.... Read More
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UC Davis Offers Free Horse Owner Education Seminar
February 07, 2012
Session topics include newborn foal care, oleander toxicity, equine metabolic syndrome, and an EHV-1 update.... Read More
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Merck Animal Health Launches NextVet Newsletter
February 07, 2012
NextVet features practical professional and lifestyle advice, information, and tips from practicing vets.... Read More
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Mich. State Alum Honored for Excellence in Equine Practice
February 06, 2012
The Rooker Award for Excellence in Equine Practice was presented to namesake James A. Rooker, dVM, on Jan. 27.... Read More
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Researchers Identify Ancestral Mother of Modern Horses
February 06, 2012
"Equine Eve," the ancestral mother of all modern horses, probably lived about 140,000 years ago.... Read More
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AQHA Offers Genetic Disease Panel Test
February 06, 2012
The test will screen for five potentially fatal genetic diseases often found in Quarter Horses.... Read More
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Full-Size Horse Models Teach Equine Clinical Skills
February 04, 2012
The models allow students to practice a variety of medical procedures before working on a live horse.... Read More
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AAEP Foundation Seeking Case Submission for Laminitis Study
February 02, 2012
Veterinarians can contribute by submitting first-time occurring cases of PEAL in horses they see in practice.... Read More
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Colorado State Researchers Begin New EHV-1 Study
January 31, 2012
The study will look at how EHV-1 compromises the equine immune system upon entering the airway and throat.... Read More
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Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate Injuries in Horses (AAEP 2011)
January 30, 2012
Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills.... Read More
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Researcher Receives Grant to Study 'Tiger Eye' in Paso Finos
January 29, 2012
A favorable trait, the "tiger eye" iris color is a yellow-orange shade believed to be unique to Paso Finos.... Read More
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UK Study on Muscle Mass in Older Horses Under Way
January 27, 2012
A researcher is examining how age-related and geriatric disases affect protein metabolism. ... Read More
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UF Surgical Patient Turned into Model Horse
January 22, 2012
The stallion was a model patient at the UF in 2008 and 2009 and is now being turned into a Breyer model horse.... Read More
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Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cell Sources Compared (AAEP 2011)
January 22, 2012
Aspiration site should depend on clinician preference, as the cells from both sites behave similarly.... Read More
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"Colic in 3D: The Glass Horse" Lecture Scheduled
January 20, 2012
On Tuesday, Feb.7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the New Bolton Center will present "Colic in 3D: The Glass Horse."... Read More
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University of Calgary Seeking Participation in EHV-1 Study
January 18, 2012
The goal is to identify factors associated with the outbreak in order to prevent and control outbreaks.... Read More
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Stored Semen Processing Method Evaluated
January 13, 2012
A scaled-up single layer centrifugation method improved stored semen quality.... Read More
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CSU Equine Program Receives $1.5 million Donation
January 11, 2012
The donation established the Wagonhound Land and Livestock Chair in Equine Sciences.... Read More
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Does Equine Hoof Shape Have an Effect on Soundness?
January 10, 2012
Certain hoof characteristics can be associated with chronic lameness, while others point to a sound horse.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report Third Quarter 2011
January 10, 2012
Contagious equine metritis, dourine, influenza, and strangles were among the disease reported.... Read More
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Understanding Potomac Horse Fever
January 08, 2012
Potomac horse fever often poses a diagnostic challenge because of its varied clinical presentations.... Read More
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New Assistant Director of UC Davis Center for Equine Health
January 05, 2012
Claudia Sonder, DVM, will assist the director in the oversight and daily management of the CEH facilities.... Read More
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Endocrinopathic Laminitis: An Incomplete Picture
January 04, 2012
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing's, and other hormonal conditions is common.... 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
