Recent News for Injuries & Wounds
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Bramlage: I'll Have Another Injury is Minor But Slow-Healing
June 08, 2012
I'll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t... Read More
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AAEP On Call Team to Support Belmont Stakes Telecasts
June 07, 2012
An equine veterinarian will be on call to provide timely health reports to the media on the equine athletes.... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Surgical Outcomes for Headshakers
June 02, 2012
Recent work suggests surgery could be an option for headshakers, with a long-term success rate of nearly 50%.... Read More
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Firocoxib's Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
June 01, 2012
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.... Read More
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Navigating Natural Disasters with Horses
June 01, 2012
Prepare a disaster plan for keeping your horse safe during wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies.... Read More
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20 Disaster Planning Questions
June 01, 2012
Community disaster planning begins at home and in neighborhoods. It begins with understanding your farm.... Read More
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Study Examines Post-Anesthetic Myelopathy in Horses
May 30, 2012
Post-anesthetic myelopathy is a rare but deadly complication of general anesthesia in horses.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes
May 29, 2012
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.... Read More
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Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes
May 22, 2012
The new guidelines will be "based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise."... Read More
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Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses
May 16, 2012
Study links common post-surgical heart arrhythmia in horses to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.... Read More
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AVC to Offers Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course
May 13, 2012
Atlantic Veterinary College's Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course will take place July 5-7.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Injectable Treatment for Tendon Injuries
May 12, 2012
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.... Read More
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Research on Stem Cell Treatment in Horses Shows Promise
May 08, 2012
Vets should consider research results when recommending mesenchymal stem cell therapy for equine injuries.... Read More
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Kentucky Derby Contender Take Charge Indy to Have Surgery
May 07, 2012
The colt sustained a long pastern chip fracture during Saturday's Kentucky Derby.... Read More
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Regulatory Veterinarian Checks in Horse Racing
May 05, 2012
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.... Read More
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Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool
May 03, 2012
Some disorders produce gait abnormalities and lamenesses that aid in a quick and accurate diagnosis.... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 2: English Sport Horses
May 01, 2012
Manage eventers, dressage horses, and hunter/jumpers carefully to avoid soft tissue injury and lameness.... Read More
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Equine Lameness Detection
May 01, 2012
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal... Read More
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Rolex 2012: No Serious Cross-Country Injuries Reported
April 29, 2012
Parker, the horse vanned off yesterday's cross-country course, has no serious injuries.... Read More
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Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis
April 26, 2012
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.... Read More
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Three-Day Eventing Horse Inspections
April 25, 2012
Horse inspections are designed solely to evaluate the horse's "fitness to compete" in the competition ahead.... Read More
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Congress Sets Hearing on Health, Safety in Horse Racing
April 24, 2012
The last congressional hearing on horse racing was held in June 2008 and dealt with similar issues.... Read More
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2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Injured, Retired
April 23, 2012
Veterinarians diagnosed 5-year-old mare with lateral middle distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis on April 23.... Read More
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Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Injury in Racehorses
April 20, 2012
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.... Read More
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NYRA Challenges N.Y. Times Injury Rate Methodology
April 13, 2012
The NYRA is challenging the New York Times' methodology used to determine racehorse injury rates.... Read More
