Recent News for Injuries & Lameness
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Pastern Lucencies' Effect on Racing Performance (AAEP 2011)
December 22, 2011
Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.... Read More
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Sports Injury Rehabilitation Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 13, 2011
Topics discussed included soft tissue injuries, post-operative and posttrauma care, and neck and back pain.... Read More
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Track Veterinarians See Progress in Equine Health, Safety
December 08, 2011
The racing industry is making significant progress in identifying causes for equine injuries, two vets agree.... Read More
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Lameness in the Racehorse Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 05, 2011
Attendees discussed hoof lameness, club feet, track surface's effect on lameness, back and neck pain, and EPM.... Read More
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Understanding Chronic Pain
December 01, 2011
Chronic pain can't be ignored, as it negatively impacts both a horse's physiology and his mental health.... Read More
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Detecting Discomfort
December 01, 2011
One of the challenges with equine pain management is often simply detecting a horse in pain and to what extent... Read More
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House Arrest: Your Horse on Stall Rest
December 01, 2011
Stall rest can be anything but restful for horse and owner alike. Here's how to achieve the best possible outc... 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
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Pan Am Endurance Silver Medalists Receive MHIB Award
November 18, 2011
John Crandell III and Heraldic won two silver medals at the Endurance competition at the Pan American Games.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup: A. U. Miner Recovering from Surgery
November 09, 2011
A. U. Miner had surgery Nov. 7 to repair bilateral sesamiod fractures sustained in the Breeders' Cup Marathon.... Read More
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Researchers Use Models to Learn Why Equine Bodies Break
November 02, 2011
Using computational modeling, researchers can examine "what if" scenarios related to equine injuries.... Read More
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Lecture Discusses NEXT Generation in Equine Tissue Healing
October 30, 2011
Nonsurgical exogenous crosslinking therapy (NEXT) is undergoing efficacy testing in healing equine tendons... Read More
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Scientist: Score Equine Pain with 'Research Pain Models'
October 29, 2011
Reliable equine pain models are required for testing the effectiveness of new or existing pain-killing drugs.... Read More
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Green-Lipped Mussel Product Beneficial for Horses with OA
October 09, 2011
A green-lipped mussel-derived product could be useful for combating some signs of osteoarthritis in horses.... Read More
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NC State CVM Professor Receives Equine Research Award
October 04, 2011
Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, is the recipient of the Merial Applied Equine Research Award.... Read More
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Banned Euthanized; Life At Ten Likely Retired
October 03, 2011
Banned euthanized after sesamoid repair, and Life At Ten will likely be retired after last place finish.... Read More
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Stem Cell-PRP Combination Effective in Treating Lesions
October 01, 2011
A stem cell-PRP combination could be more effective than either therapy alone for treating soft tissue lesions... Read More
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Injured Thoroughbred Racehorse Banned Scheduled for Surgery
September 23, 2011
The Thoroughbred colt broke both sesamoids in his right ankle after working at Santa Anita Park on Sept. 22.... Read More
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Hagyard to Partner With NTRA Alliance
September 11, 2011
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will participate in this year's NTRA Professional Education Seminar.... Read More
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Kentucky Derby Winner Animal Kingdom Cleared for Exercise
September 06, 2011
The Derby winner was cleared for exercise after undergoing surgery for a hairline fracture in his left hock.... Read More
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Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
September 01, 2011
When a horse needs surgery, what's his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?... Read More
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New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
August 30, 2011
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.... Read More
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Is Your Horse's Bit Harmful to His Mouth?
August 17, 2011
The results of a recent study suggest that bits could cause bone spurs and dental damage in some horses.... Read More
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Supporting Limb Laminitis: Prevention is the Best Treatment
August 15, 2011
Supporting limb laminitis is a sometimes fatal condition that develops as the result of another injury.... Read More
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Stem Cell Homing: What Happens Post-Injection?
August 14, 2011
Researchers examine what stem cells do once inside the horse's body and whether they stay where they're put.... Read More
