Recent News for Injuries & Wounds
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Education, Communication Can Improve Racehorse Safety
October 18, 2012
Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury can help improve equine safety.... Read More
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New Concepts in Equine Skull Fracture Repair
October 17, 2012
While equine skull fractures are unsightly and alarming, surgeons can often repair them successfully.... Read More
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Data: 'Slight Drop' in Fatal Racehorse Injuries
October 17, 2012
Synthetic surfaces still have the lowest number of catastrophic breakdowns per 1,000 starts. ... Read More
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Arena Maintenance's Effects on Horse Movement
October 16, 2012
Arena maintenance changes the surface's properties, which in turn alters horses' movement patterns.... Read More
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Pre-Race Veterinary Inspections Help Keep Horses Safe
October 16, 2012
Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says.... Read More
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Lentenor, Barbaro's Full Brother, Retired
October 10, 2012
The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been retired because of a tendon injury.... Read More
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Researchers Examine Link between Salmonella and Colic
October 09, 2012
Predictors of Salmonella shedding in horses identified to allow earlier biosecurity intervention.... Read More
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Improving Outcomes for Corneal Ulcers, Ulcerative Keratitis
October 05, 2012
The natural mechanisms in equine eyes can complicate corneal ulcer healing, but most ulcers fully recover.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter Undergoes Surgery
October 03, 2012
Veterinarians removed a 15-inch external growth from the colt's intestines this morning.... Read More
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Accuracy of Suspensory Ligament Measurements via Ultrasound
October 02, 2012
Obtaining accurate ultrasound measurements of the upper suspensory ligament is challenging, research shows.... Read More
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USEF to Offer Frangible Technology Grants
September 22, 2012
Frangible devices are designed to make the cross-country phase of eventing safer for horse and rider.... Read More
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Factors Complicating Return to Work after Colic Surgery
September 21, 2012
Common complications included surgical incision herniation, pre-existing lameness, and laminitis.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter Recovers from Laminitis, Fighting Colitis
September 21, 2012
Paynter has "beaten laminitis" and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.... Read More
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Equine Temporohyoid Osteoarthropathy Studied
September 04, 2012
Researchers looked at common signs, diagnostics, and treatments for equine temporohyoid osteoarthropathy.... Read More
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Stall Rest Suggestions
September 01, 2012
I have a horse that is on stall rest while recovering from a fractured humeru... Read More
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Oaklawn Park Pre-Race Veterinary Exams Could Be Enhanced
August 29, 2012
All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.... 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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Surgical Options for Managing Roaring in Horses
August 22, 2012
Numerous factors go into selecting the appropriate surgical procedure to treat equine roaring.... 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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Kentucky Attempting to Reduce Racehorse Fatalities
August 16, 2012
The changes came about after eight racing fatalities occurred during the month of May at Churchill Downs.... Read More
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Lecture on New Equine Fracture Repair Techniques on Sept. 4
August 13, 2012
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, New Bolton Center will present a lecture on new techniques in equine fracture repair. ... 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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More Racehorse Veterinary Records to be Publicized
August 08, 2012
The treatment and drug records of horses running in the Travers Stakes will be updated daily online.... 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
