Recent News for First Aid & Emergency Care
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Kentucky Large-Animal Rescue Training Session Scheduled
February 09, 2012
Scheduled for March 30–April 1, the TLAER Training is open to EKU students and the general public.... Read More
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Physical Therapy for Stifle Problems in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 06, 2012
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.... Read More
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Repairing Jaw Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2011)
February 02, 2012
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.... 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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LSU Veterinary School Helps Care for Rescued Horses
January 23, 2012
The LSU veterinary school helped provide medical care for dozens of allegedly maltreated horses.... Read More
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PRP, Bone Marrow for Tendon/Ligament Injuries (AAEP 2011)
January 21, 2012
Mixed study results indicate more research is needed to determine dosing frequency and therapeutic window.... Read More
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Joint Lubrication and Injury Response (AAEP 2011)
January 19, 2012
Treatment goals should be to aid in performance without eliminating the joint's natural response to injury.... Read More
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Kissing Spines: Common, But Not Career-Ending (AAEP 2011)
January 18, 2012
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.... Read More
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The Latest Insights into Managing Joint Disease in Horses
January 17, 2012
Topical anti-inflammatories, hyaluronic acid, and shock wave therapy are among the popular treatment options.... Read More
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Managing Neck and Back Pain in Sport Horses
January 11, 2012
A thorough physical examination and tailored therapeutic approach can help relieve equine neck and back pain.... Read More
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Back Pain in Horses Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
January 07, 2012
Topics discussed included diagnostic methods, types of back pain, kissing spines, and treatment methods. ... Read More
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Sport Horse/Jumpers Practice Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 26, 2011
Attendees discussed the horse's overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.... Read More
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Horse Physiology Knowledge Helps Protect Animal Health
December 23, 2011
Owners have a better chance of detecting disease and stress in a horse if they're familiar with what's normal.... 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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Large-Animal Rescue Training Scheduled at EKU
December 07, 2011
The training is scheduled for March 30-Apr. 1, 2012 and will take place in Richmond, Ky.... 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
