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Stem Cell Therapy for Orthopedic Injuries
Dr. Ross Rich shares his experience treating equine orthopedic injuries with stem cells.
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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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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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Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined
May 18, 2013
Study results indicate affected horses have a guarded prognosis to return to athletic soundness.... Read More
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Study Examines Osteoarthritis Formation after Fetlock Injury
November 24, 2012
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.... 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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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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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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Physical Therapy for Stifle Problems in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 06, 2012
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.... 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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Long Toes in Horses: A Pain in the Butt?
May 03, 2011
Your equine athlete's performance hasn't been blue ribbon-worthy as of late. Or maybe your broodmare's gaits are looking a little off kilter. Could long toes on the hind feet be to blame? According to the results of a recent study, the answer in some... Read More
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Prosthetic Limbs for Horses: A Closer Look
April 10, 2011
Horses have traditionally been considered obligate four-legged animals; however, the dogma is changing. ... Read More
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Bone Spavin Researchers: Alcohol Joint Fusion Effective (AAEP 2010)
December 29, 2010
Bone spavin in horses, or osteoarthritis of the distal tarsal (lower hock) joints, is a "common cause of equine lameness, resulting in lost training days and limiting affected horses' careers," says James Carmalt, MA, VetMB, MVetSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ABVP... 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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Paralyzed Foal Recovering after Surgery, Therapy
August 25, 2009
A once-paralyzed foal is now up and running about with the help of an equine "walker" following a groundbreaking surgery to remove a cyst from the spinal cord, according to the treating veterinarians in Belgium. The Boulonnais draft horse... Read More
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Horses' Sleep 'Stay Apparatus' Can Cause Limb to Lock
August 11, 2009
It might be nice to doze off while waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store, but unlike horses, humans cannot sleep standing up. Having evolved to flee in an instant, horses are equipped with a "stay apparatus" that allows them to remai... Read More
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Diagnosing Coxofemoral Subluxation with Ultrasound
March 28, 2008
Subluxation (partial dislocation) of the coxofemoral joint between the femur and pelvis in horses is rare; only two cases have been reported in the literature. However, six cases were seen at the University of California, Davis, in a three-year... Read More
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Computed Tomography for Imaging the Stifle
March 26, 2008
The stifle joint is often implicated in cases of lameness, but it can be a notoriously tough joint to image. Radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), and diagnostic arthrography (joint evaluation) all can be used, but they... Read More
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Anatomy and Physiology: Special Report
April 19, 2007
Want to know how your horse's body works? Find out in The Horse's 12-part Anatomy and Physiology series, sponsored by the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT), Classic Medical, OCD Equine, and Succeed. You can download these ... Read More
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Biomechanical Efficiency
October 01, 2005
The horse is an amazing athlete, with great speed and endurance considering his body size and weight. For the past 20 years, researchers have evaluated what makes the equine locomotive system so efficient for racing and other strenuous... Read More
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Sales Integrity Program Committee Addresses Concerns Over Surgery Disclosure
August 02, 2005
The monitoring committee for the Sales Integrity Program is taking action to address some consignors' concerns about how the Thoroughbred auction industry will handle the disclosure of invasive joint surgeries and other procedures designed to... Read More
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Joints: Part 1
October 15, 2001
The mechanical engineering involved in the structuring of equine joints is both complex and masterful. Not only do healthy joints allow the horse to move freely, but they also help to effectively absorb concussion, especially when the horse is... Read More
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The Rear Leg
October 15, 2001
This month we shall begin a discussion of the rear leg: conformation, function, problems. There is at least one good reason to start with the rear rather than the foreleg. It seems to be the case that as man selects certain animals to breed to... Read More
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Focus on Discipline: Hunters/Jumpers
October 10, 2001
Ears forward and eyes fixed, the horse concludes his gallop in front of the fence. He gathers himself and leaps gracefully into the air, clearing the obstacle with ease and landing on the other side of the obstacle to gallop on to the next... Read More
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Tendon Injuries in Horses
September 13, 2001
Tendon injuries can be extremely frustrating. The best way to deal with them is to make every effort to prevent them, or if possible, limit the degree of damage that occurs. Certainly some tendon injuries occur acutely without any warning, but... Read More
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Are Straight Hocks a Problem?
January 01, 2001
Does having straight hocks cause a horse to trip or to react any different than a horse without this? Will they tire more easily climbing hills when on a trail? What safety considerations should I be thinking about? --Lynn... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Are Straight Hocks a Problem?
Q. Does having straight hocks cause a horse to trip or to react any different than a horse without this? Will they tire more easily climbing hills when on a trail? What safety considerations should I be thinking about? --Lynn This is an excellent question. Horses with hocks that lack angulation are considered "straight," and this is considered a conformational flaw.
Capped Hock Injury
Q. I have a three-year-old Thoroughbred filly who was shipped from Texas. When she arrived, she had a swelling on her hock that was called a capped hock. What exactly is a capped hock and how should I deal with it? Will it affect her ability to race successfully?
Hind End Lameness
Q. I have a 4-year-old hunter who has become lame in his hind end. He routinely goes over 2' 6" jumps, but never anything larger. Being only 5'3", I do not think that my problem is the weight I am asking him to carry. There are no obvious problems with his hind end that I can see. What types of tests can I expect to be performed on him to determine his lameness?
