Recent News for Injuries & Wounds
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Racehorse who Overcame Laminitis Returns to Racing
June 14, 2013
Paynter, who overcame a serious illness, will return to the races later today in California. ... Read More
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Racehorse Point of Entry Suffers Condylar Fracture
June 10, 2013
Point of Entry suffered a condylar fracture in his left hind cannon bone and will have surgery. ... Read More
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Lingering Lameness
June 04, 2013
Is a two-year-old injury be a candidate for adipose-derived regenerative stem cell treatment?... Read More
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Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2012)
May 24, 2013
Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.... 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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Lecture on Equine General Anesthesia Scheduled
May 15, 2013
The lecture will address a variety of details regarding equine general anesthesia.... Read More
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Black Onyx Scratched From Kentucky Derby
May 03, 2013
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock.... Read More
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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
April 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.... Read More
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How Horse Wounds Heal
April 27, 2013
Whether large or small, serious or innocuous, all wounds follow a distinct and complex healing process.... Read More
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Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
April 23, 2013
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic.... Read More
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Vestibular Disease in Horses Reviewed
April 17, 2013
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
April 12, 2013
2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.... Read More
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Handling Hyperthermia and Hypothermia in Horses
April 12, 2013
One veterinarian reviews equine hyperthermia and hypothermia and how to best manage affected horses.... Read More
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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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Equine Field Anesthesia Considerations
April 07, 2013
One vet reviews some key points equine practitioners must consider before implementing field anesthesia.... Read More
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Treating Head Injuries in Horses
April 03, 2013
Knowing how to manage head injuries allows vets to provide quality care when faced with an ailing horse.... Read More
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
March 31, 2013
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.... Read More
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MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 27, 2013
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Returns to Stonestreet Farm
March 26, 2013
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today.... Read More
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Evaluating Joint Infections Using SAA Levels (AAEP 2012)
March 25, 2013
Researchers evaluated a new method that could help vets monitor joint infections' response to treatment.... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club to Fund 12 New Projects in 2013
March 15, 2013
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013. ... Read More
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Stem Cell Approach Ineffective for SDFT Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 15, 2013
Researchers found no significant improvement in SDFT injuries treated with mesenchymal stem cells.... Read More
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Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)
March 06, 2013
A well-thought-out approach to triage after a barn fire can save horses' lives.... Read More
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
March 05, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.... Read More
