Angular Limb Deformities
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CFS Classification System Developed (AAEP 2012)
Researchers developed a uniform system for classifying cases of contracted foal syndrome (CFS).
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Evaluating Horse Feet, Legs, and Gaits (AAEP 2011)
One researcher described how to evaluate horses' feet, legs, and gaits for potential soundness or lameness.
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Conformation and Limb Deformities in Horses
Learn about leg conformation and limb deformities in horses with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji.
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CFS Classification System Developed (AAEP 2012)
April 21, 2013
Researchers developed a uniform system for classifying cases of contracted foal syndrome (CFS).... Read More
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Evaluating Horse Feet, Legs, and Gaits (AAEP 2011)
March 02, 2012
One researcher described how to evaluate horses' feet, legs, and gaits for potential soundness or lameness.... Read More
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Alltech's Equine News and Brews Resumes Feb. 23
February 17, 2012
The 2012 program kicks off on Feb. 23 with "Managing Angular Limb Deformities in the Young Horse."... Read More
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Young Horse Part 3: 18-24 Months
August 22, 2011
Young horses are prepped for future careers; maximize their potential by preventing/correcting problems early.... Read More
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Conformation and Limb Deformities in Horses
August 02, 2011
Learn about leg conformation and limb deformities in horses with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji.... Read More
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AAEP 2010 Convention Complete Coverage
March 17, 2011
A wrap-up of the 2010 AAEP Convention, including in-depth coverage of nearly 100 presentations and sessions.... Read More
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Racehorse Topics
March 17, 2011
Racehorse topics such as track surfaces and fatality rates, injuries, and limb deformity are discussed.... Read More
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Young Horse Development: Birth to Six Months
February 01, 2011
Learn about the factors contributing to a foal's healthy development as he grows into a young horse: Genetics, nutrition, social development, immunity, growth rates, weaning, hoof care, and more.... Read More
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Young Horse Care and Development, Part 1 (Birth to Six Months) Excerpt
January 09, 2011
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Feeding Foals and Young Horses Recording Now Available
December 27, 2010
TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE on Feeding Foals and Young Horses, held on Dec. 15, is now available for listening on demand. Questions about developmental orthopedic disease in horses, grains, forages, supplements, breed differences, and more... Read More
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Surgical Methods for Angular Limb Deformities Assessed (AAEP 2010)
December 23, 2010
Angular limb deformities (ALDs) of the carpus (knee) are a common problem in foals and yearlings, and researchers have narrowed the surgical treatment options down to the two that present the best results. Eric R. Carlson, DVM, an equine surgery ... Read More
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Large and Small Animal Veterinarians Work Together to Save Foal
December 20, 2010
When a Quarter Horse colt born with a severely deformed right hind limb arrived at the University of Florida's Large Animal Hospital last May, equine veterinarians recognized that traditional methods used for straightening abnormal legs in foals... Read More
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Horse Conformation Conundrums
October 01, 2010
A horse needs to be put together properly, but does he need to be put together perfectly?... Read More
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Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells Aid Bone Healing
April 25, 2010
Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMDMSCs) can be genetically modified in culture and subsequently used in live horses to enhance healing of bone defects, according to Colorado State University (CSU) researchers. "BMDM... Read More
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Conformation and Function
March 17, 2009
Presentations on horse conformation and its effects on soundness at the 2008 AAEP Convention in San Diego, Ca.... Read More
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Making, Placing, and Removing Transphyseal Staples
April 14, 2008
Many methods have been used to straighten crooked limbs on foals, and in the past staples placed across the "long" side's growth plate have received somewhat mixed reviews. However, some researchers suggest that this was due to poor staple choic... Read More
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The Foreleg of the Horse: On The Forehand
April 04, 2008
Most of a horse’s weight is carried on its forelimbs. Good conformation will help ensure long-term soundness.... Read More
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The Horse's Hind Legs: The Perfect Engine
April 04, 2008
Good conformation of the horse's hind legs will contribute to more successful performance and a better ride. ... Read More
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Foal Deformities: New Treatments (Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium)
May 01, 2007
Angular and flexural limb deformities in foals are concerns, to be sure, but they're not necessarily kisses of death. At the recent Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium, Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky.... Read More
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The Quest to Conquer Laminitis
May 01, 2007
"Owners and trainers worldwide have the feeling that every veterinarian and every farrier have years of experience and vast knowledge about laminitis and podiatry (foot care). Unfortunately, this is not the case," said Ric Redden, DVM, founder of... Read More
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Neonatal Nuances
February 01, 2007
The first days of a foal's life can be risky; there are a number of things that can go wrong. Some problems can be dealt with easily (such as constipation), while others are life-threatening (such as a ruptured bladder). In this article, Bonni... Read More
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Surgeries and Steroids
August 22, 2006
A survey of buyers of Thoroughbred weanlings, yearlings, and 2-year-olds discovered that surgeries to correct conformation defects have a significant influence on whether or not someone will buy a horse at public auction. In fact, 28.4%... Read More
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