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Using MRI and Scintigraphy to Diagnose Suspensory Injuries (AAEP 2012)
Using both MRI and scintigraphy could be beneficial when diagnosing suspensory-ligament-related injuries
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Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.
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The Latest in Diagnostic Imaging Modalities for Horses
Each imaging option, such as MRI, radiography and more, serves a unique role in equine lameness diagnosis.
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Using MRI and Scintigraphy to Diagnose Suspensory Injuries (AAEP 2012)
February 22, 2013
Using both MRI and scintigraphy could be beneficial when diagnosing suspensory-ligament-related injuries... Read More
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Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
November 07, 2012
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.... Read More
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Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
October 08, 2012
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.... Read More
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Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness
May 14, 2012
Dr. Kent Allen discusses current options in diagnostic technology for lameness detection in horses.... Read More
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Equine Diagnostic Imaging Horse Course Archived
May 14, 2012
The presentation, "Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness," was led by Kent Allen, DVM.... Read More
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The Latest in Diagnostic Imaging Modalities for Horses
May 11, 2012
Each imaging option, such as MRI, radiography and more, serves a unique role in equine lameness diagnosis.... Read More
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Lecture on Nuclear Scintigraphy Scheduled
December 27, 2011
On Jan. 2, the New Bolton Center will present "Bone Scans: Nuclear Scintigraphy and Your Horse."... 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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Ringbone in Horses
November 01, 2010
Thanks to advancements in treatment, ringbone is no longer Âautomatically career-ending.... Read More
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Diagnosing Lameness Early
May 01, 2009
Horse owners dread the day their horse "isn't traveling quite right." Your gelding might seem a bit off when you're working him on the longe line. Maybe your mare isn't striding out like she usually does under saddle. If your horse is lame, getting a... Read More
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AAEP 2007 Convention Complete Coverage
February 12, 2009
A complete wrap-up of the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention held in Orlando, Fla.... Read More
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Foot Lameness in Horses
August 15, 2008
Equine authorities at the 2007 AAEP Convention discussed multiple topics relating to lameness in horses.... Read More
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Neck Problems in Sport Horses
May 11, 2008
Some of the more typical clinical signs horses with a neck problem might present include stiffness, muscle atrophy, patchy sweating, shortened forelimb stride, forelimb lameness, and abnormal head carriage.... Read More
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Veterinary News and Awards
March 23, 2007
A recap of the veterinary news and awards from the 2006 AAEP convention in San Antonio, TX. ... Read More
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Bone Scintigraphy (AAEP 2005)
February 17, 2006
Scintigraphy is an imaging modality that reveals "hot spots" of bone and muscle metabolism that can indicate remodeling due to stress, fractures, or other causes. Many practitioners use it as a screening tool to pinpoint the location of a bone... Read More
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Imaging Foot Lamenesses
February 17, 2006
As the old saying goes, knowledge is power. Nuclear scintigraphy and MRI evaluation proved their worth yet again in this study by giving information about the exact nature and location of these horses' injuries, which helped practitioners select the... Read More
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Lameness Diagnostics
June 01, 2004
Quite often, the diagnostic tools and techniques at the disposal of your mobile veterinary service are all that are needed to solve the mystery. Some horse owners have been through this routine a time or two: Your vet will ask to see your horse... Read More
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If Your Horse's Feet Could Talk
October 01, 2003
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article gives horse owners a glimpse into the methods used by one experienced veterinarian to monitor the feet of his clients' horses. Your veterinarian might have developed his/her own special way to follow the... Read More
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A Pain in the Hock
October 01, 2003
The hock is a complex joint of the rear limb situated between the stifle and the ankle that consists of six bones and four joints. Similar to the human ankle--but elevated and bending backward--the hock works in concert with the stifle, flexing... Read More
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Kester News Hour
December 05, 2001
The Kester News Hour kicked off the scientific program of the AAEP Convention, held Nov. 24-28 in San Diego, Calif. Named for the late veterinarian General Wayne O. “Sage” Kester, the hour was designed to cover timely topics that are either too... Read More
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Scintigraphy: Get It While It's Hot
September 13, 2001
Many times radiographs fail to show even stress fractures. Enter nuclear scintigraphy. This sophisticated technology uses radioactive material that, combined with a bone-seeking agent, is capable of locating stress fractures and other bone damage. ... Read More
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Dirty Mares
June 01, 2001
Vet Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn't conceive this year because she was "dirty." We treated her and cleared up her problem, but what are our chances of getting her pregnant, and could she get "dirty" again? The term... Read More
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Diagnostic Overview
February 01, 1999
Scintigraphy Scintigraphy is a technique in which an injected form of radioisotope can be imaged by a gamma camera, which takes "pictures" of the radiation given off by the isotope. As the isotope travels and is absorbe... Read More
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Sub-Fertile Mares
February 01, 1998
A broodmare which fails to conceive or carry a foal to term can be an emotional and financial liability. For the backyard breeder, the liability might be primarily emotional, when that special mare you wanted to produce your next trail horse or... Read More
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The Purchase Exam
June 01, 1997
As the name suggests, purchase exams are an exploratory process designed to evaluate the physical condition of a horse before you commit to a purchase. It is performed by a veterinarian and is, before anything else, a comprehensive physical... Read More
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Dirty Mares
Q. Vet Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn't conceive this year because she was "dirty." We treated her and cleared up her problem, but what are our chances of getting her pregnant, and could she get "dirty" again? A: The term "dirty mare" can be very complicated, and one that applies to as many as 85% of broodmares that have problems conceiving.
