Recent News for Conformation and Problems
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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington, May 31-June 2
May 19, 2013
Lecture topics will include planning a mating, nutrition, foaling, farm and pasture management, and more.... Read More
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Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined
May 18, 2013
Study results indicate affected horses have a guarded prognosis to return to athletic soundness.... Read More
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CFS Classification System Developed (AAEP 2012)
April 21, 2013
Researchers developed a uniform system for classifying cases of contracted foal syndrome (CFS).... Read More
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Head Position Impacts Kissing Spines Evaluation (AAEP 2012)
April 20, 2013
How a horse stands during X rays might influence how vets interpret images when diagnosing kissing spines. ... Read More
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Cold Weather Leg Wrapping
April 02, 2013
Does wrapping the lower legs in the winter aid circulation and keep them warm?... Read More
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Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined
March 06, 2013
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.... Read More
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Resolving a Common Swelling
January 01, 2013
What prevention steps can I take for my horse's rear leg swelling after exercise?... Read More
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Study Examines Osteoarthritis Formation after Fetlock Injury
November 24, 2012
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.... Read More
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Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure
November 16, 2012
A cut-out patterned English appeared to have multiple benefits when compared to not using a pad.... Read More
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Could Horses' Neck Postures Indicate Back Pain?
October 26, 2012
A recently published French study suggests a horse's neck posture might indicate correlating back pain.... Read More
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Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions
October 22, 2012
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition.... Read More
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Equine Veterinary Students Welcome New Learning Tool
September 11, 2012
Veterinary professors in England develop "Anato-Rug" to help students study equine anatomy.... Read More
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New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
September 09, 2012
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.... Read More
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New Surgical Treatment for Kissing Spines Evaluated
August 28, 2012
A new, minimally invasive kissing spines treatment method boasted a 95% success rate in a recent study.... Read More
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Derby, Preakness Runner-Up Retired with Shoulder Injury
August 21, 2012
The colt was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve injury that caused atrophy in his left infraspinatus muscle.... Read More
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New Treatment for Equine Bone Fragility Disorder Evaluated
August 10, 2012
Zoledronate appears effective in improving clinical signs associated with bone fragility disorder.... Read More
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Radiographic Fetlock Abnormalities in Barrel Racing Horses
August 08, 2012
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints.... 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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CSU to Offer Horse Health Discussions for Veterinarians
August 03, 2012
The first discussion, which will cover sacroiliac pain in horses, is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.... Read More
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Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds' Knees
May 18, 2012
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.... Read More
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Horse Gaits: Sound Doesn't Equal Symmetrical
April 30, 2012
Research indicates that most sound horses' movements differ depending on direction of travel on a circle.... Read More
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Registration Open for AAEP Hind Limb Lameness Seminar
April 23, 2012
The hind limb lameness seminar will be held in conjunction with the AAEP's Business Education Workshop.... Read More
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Understanding Equine Osteochondrosis
April 11, 2012
In horses osteochondrosis appears frequently on joint surfaces, deep within joints, or at joint physes.... Read More
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A Closer Look at Treating Stifle Disease in Horses
April 11, 2012
Veterinarians treated horse stifle injuries with corticosteroid injections, stem cell approaches, and surgery.... Read More
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Supportive Care for Foals with Pharyngeal Dysfunction
March 14, 2012
A recent study suggests that with supportive care affected foals can lead healthy and productive lives.... Read More
