Recent News for Injuries & Wounds
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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
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The Conservative Approach for Healing Horses
August 01, 2012
Many veterinarians recommend R&R and controlled exercise to heal tendon and ligament injuries. ... Read More
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Horse Health Research Abounds at 2012 Tevis Cup
July 31, 2012
Three horse health and welfare studies will be carried out during this year's Tevis Cup endurance ride.... Read More
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Major Racehorse Health Issues Discussed at RCI Meeting
July 26, 2012
Discussion topics included public veterinary records, commission authority over veterinarians, and Salix.... Read More
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RCI Tightens Model Rule on Shock Wave Therapy
July 25, 2012
The new rule states horses receiving ESWT will be ineligible to train or race for 10 days following treatment.... Read More
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Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit Scheduled for Oct. 16-17
July 24, 2012
The two-day event will bring together a cross-section of the breeding, racing, and veterinary communities.... Read More
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Belmont Winner Union Rags Retired with Suspensory Injury
July 23, 2012
A small lesion in the middle of the suspensory ligament in his left front leg was detected last week.... Read More
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Treating Pleuropneumonia-Related Abscesses with Thoracotomy
July 21, 2012
Many horses recover from pleuropneumonia with medical therapy, but some require surgery to prompt healing.... Read More
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Study: Modified Surgery for Roaring Treatment Effective
July 20, 2012
Study finds that modified version of laryngoplasty surgery is effective in treating roaring in horses.... Read More
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Bramlage Issues Statement on Racehorse Medications, Injuries
July 13, 2012
Bramlage served as the AAEP On-Call veterinarian for this year's Triple Crown races.... Read More
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No Dermorphin Found in Ky. Derby, Oaks Horses' Samples
July 11, 2012
The pain-killer more powerful than morphine was not found in any Derby or Oaks samples tested.... Read More
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Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
July 06, 2012
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.... Read More
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Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
July 05, 2012
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.... Read More
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Horsemen Learn about Equine Corticosteroid Use
July 03, 2012
Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana learned about corticosteroid use in equine joint injections.... Read More
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Gouges and Gashes: Horse Wounds
July 01, 2012
A number of factors can enhance or derail wound healing.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Exercise During Yearling Sales Preparation
June 30, 2012
Researchers collected information about health problems experienced by young horses being prepped for sale.... Read More
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Help Sick Horses Heal with Nutrition
June 27, 2012
Nutritional choices can either help or hinder a horse's health problems, diseases, or ailments.... Read More
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Feeding Horses Post-Colic
June 25, 2012
Developing an understanding of post-colic feeding practices can help your horse on the road to recovery.... Read More
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Planning for Equine Evacuations During Hurricanes
June 24, 2012
Preparing ahead for equine evacuations can be crucial to horses' survival.... Read More
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Laminitis Claims Injured Racehorse Giant Ryan
June 17, 2012
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs.... Read More
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Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
June 16, 2012
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May. ... Read More
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CSU Vets, Students Helping Horses Affected by Colo. Wildfire
June 14, 2012
CSU staff and students have examined and/or treated about 150 horses displaced by the wildfire so far.... Read More
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Jockey Club Announces Project to Identify At-Risk Horses
June 13, 2012
The statistics-based system would notify track officials and regulatory vets if a horse is deemed at-risk.... Read More
