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Equine Veterinary Students Welcome New Learning Tool
Veterinary professors in England develop "Anato-Rug" to help students study equine anatomy.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.
Photo by Polly Compston, BSc, BVM&S, MRCVS
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New Treatment for Equine Bone Fragility Disorder Evaluated
Zoledronate appears effective in improving clinical signs associated with bone fragility disorder.
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Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions
October 22, 2012
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition.... Read More
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Equine Veterinary Students Welcome New Learning Tool
September 11, 2012
Veterinary professors in England develop "Anato-Rug" to help students study equine anatomy.... Read More
Article
New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
September 09, 2012
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.... Read More
Article
New Treatment for Equine Bone Fragility Disorder Evaluated
August 10, 2012
Zoledronate appears effective in improving clinical signs associated with bone fragility disorder.... Read More
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Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds' Knees
May 18, 2012
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.... Read More
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Horse Gaits: Sound Doesn't Equal Symmetrical
April 30, 2012
Research indicates that most sound horses' movements differ depending on direction of travel on a circle.... Read More
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Registration Open for AAEP Hind Limb Lameness Seminar
April 23, 2012
The hind limb lameness seminar will be held in conjunction with the AAEP's Business Education Workshop.... Read More
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Understanding Equine Osteochondrosis
April 11, 2012
In horses osteochondrosis appears frequently on joint surfaces, deep within joints, or at joint physes.... Read More
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A Closer Look at Treating Stifle Disease in Horses
April 11, 2012
Veterinarians treated horse stifle injuries with corticosteroid injections, stem cell approaches, and surgery.... Read More
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Supportive Care for Foals with Pharyngeal Dysfunction
March 14, 2012
A recent study suggests that with supportive care affected foals can lead healthy and productive lives.... Read More
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New Test for Horses with Retained Testicles (AAEP 2011)
March 09, 2012
The team measured anti-Mullerian hormone in the blood to successfully diagnose chryptorchidism.... 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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TOBA Announces 2012 Seminar and Clinic Schedule
February 05, 2012
The schedule includes three owner seminars, a breeding clinic, and three pedigree and conformation clinics.... Read More
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Repairing Jaw Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2011)
February 02, 2012
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.... Read More
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Joint Lubrication and Injury Response (AAEP 2011)
January 19, 2012
Treatment goals should be to aid in performance without eliminating the joint's natural response to injury.... Read More
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Kissing Spines: Common, But Not Career-Ending (AAEP 2011)
January 18, 2012
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.... Read More
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Leg Weights Help Rehabilitate Hind Limb Gait Issues
November 04, 2011
Bracelets and leg weights strengthen and activate certain muscles to help improve hind end gait abnormalities.... Read More
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Young Horse Development Part 3: 18-24 Months
September 01, 2011
By age 2, young horses are being prepped for future careers; maximize their potential by preventing/correcting... Read More
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Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
September 01, 2011
When a horse needs surgery, what's his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?... Read More
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New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
August 30, 2011
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.... 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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Diagnosing Equine Bone Fragility Syndrome (AAEP 2011)
April 08, 2011
Clearly defined diagnostic criteria could help veterinarians detect BFS earlier and more accurately.... Read More
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Providing Nutritional Support for the Equine Skeletal System
February 14, 2011
Nutritional supplements can support healthy joint, bone, and connective tissue function in horses. ... 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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