Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
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Genetic Basis of Osteochondritis Dissecans Probed
English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.
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Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds' Knees
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.
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A Closer Look at Treating Stifle Disease in Horses
Veterinarians treated horse stifle injuries with corticosteroid injections, stem cell approaches, and surgery.
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Genetic Basis of Osteochondritis Dissecans Probed
December 20, 2012
English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.... 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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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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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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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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What's In Your Horse's DNA?
December 01, 2010
Geneticists have created tools and tests that enhance horse breeders' ability to select for healthy foals.... Read More
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Equine Research Priorities
March 01, 2010
In 2009 the AAEP Foundation conducted a survey to assess the thoughts and opinions of the membership in defining and prioritizing the needs for equine health research. This followed an initial survey in 2003 to establish needs for equine research...... Read More
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Arthrodesis of the Hock Joint
February 11, 2010
Osteoarthritis of the distal (lower) hock joints is a common performance problem in sport horses. ... Read More
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Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis in Horses Reviewed
January 09, 2010
Osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint (the lower joint space of the knee in a horse's front leg) is a debilitating and life-threatening condition. However, surgically fusing the joint appears to be a viable treatment option in affected ... Read More
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Osteochondrosis: Oral Hyaluronic Acid Study in Spain
November 18, 2009
An oral hyaluronan product in Spain didn't produce any improvement in horses with osteochondrosis says study. ... Read More
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Preventing Developmental Orthopedic Disease through Nutrition
July 29, 2009
Developmental orthopedic disease can rob a young horse of his future as a sound athlete. ... Read More
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Blood Test in Young Foals Might Predict Osteochondrosis
March 02, 2008
Measurement of osteocalcin (a marker of joint metabolism) in 2-week-old foals might be useful for identifying foals at risk for developing osteochondrosis. Osteochondrosis (OC) is a developmental orthopedic disease that results from a... Read More
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Hitting the Road for Education
February 01, 2008
Take more than 1,000 veterinarians and veterinary students from around the globe, some armed with presentations representing thousands of hours worth of equine research, and add to it some tartan, bagpipes, and Scottish fare. Drop it all into a... Read More
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Joint Authorities--Orthopedic State of the Art (BEVA 2007)
January 15, 2008
Two veterinarians compiled the latest on equine orthopedic topics and presented it to their colleagues at the 46th British Equine Veterinary Association Congress, held in Edinburgh, Scotland... Read More
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BEVA 2007: Students Win Clinical Research Awards at BEVA
January 10, 2008
Each year at the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress (BEVA), the organization awards prizes to top student presentations in the clinical research portion of the program. The 2007 award winners’ talks were both rooted in orthopedics,... Read More
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Hitch in the Giddy-Up
June 01, 2007
Question: I have a Trakehner/Thoroughbred cross that starts flexing his hind legs rather noticeably when trotting and/or beginning to canter. He usually does not do this unless he gets excited in the trot, is striking off in the canter, or is ... Read More
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Oral HA Reduces Post-Surgical Hock OCD Swelling
October 28, 2006
Both intra-articular (in the joint) and intravenous (in the vein) injections of hyaluronan (HA) have been proven effective in treating joint diseases, such as osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions, over the years. However, a relative newcomer... Read More
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Joint Injury Prevention in Foals
November 29, 2005
Developmental and traumatic joint injuries are a significant problem in Thoroughbred foals. These injuries, such as osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and fetlock joint lesions, often require costly medical treatment or surgical repair.... Read More
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Equine Genetic Disease: Who's At Risk?
October 01, 2005
Many DNA sequence variations are fine; they just give rise to the broad spectrum of colors, sizes, and other characteristics we see in the horse population. Some variations, however, cause problems. These might range from a genetic predisposition... Read More
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AAEP's Focus on Joints
August 02, 2004
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held its annual Focus meeting on July 22-24 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky., to commemorate the first gathering of the group 50 years ago at that site. A plaque was given to the hotel... Read More
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Diseases of Dietary Origin
March 01, 2004
The axiom, "You are what you eat" does have relevance to horses with regard to health and well-being. Although horses have evolved to eat plant material, not all plants are safe to eat. Some food substances directly exert toxic effects, while... Read More
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Faulty Bone Formation
April 01, 2003
Adisease that can be debilitating in young horses is osteochondrosis. This affliction has its genesis during the youngster's growing years and can compromise the horse's ability to perform later in life if it is not dealt with early.... Read More
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Q. Question:I have a Trakehner/Thoroughbred cross that starts flexing his hind legs rather noticeably when trotting and/or beginning to canter. He usually does not do this unless he gets excited in the trot, is striking off in the canter, or is transitioning to trot from canter. He never does this at the walk. He is three years old and quite big, and he is probably still growing. His hind legs appear
