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Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2012)
Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.
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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.
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Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.
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Study Reviews Cecal Cupula Impaction Colic (AAEP 2012)
May 27, 2013
Until recently cecal cupula impactions had only been reported in conjunction with other cecal problems.... Read More
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Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2012)
May 24, 2013
Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.... Read More
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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
April 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.... Read More
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Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
April 22, 2013
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.... Read More
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Head Position Impacts Kissing Spines Evaluation (AAEP 2012)
April 20, 2013
How a horse stands during X rays might influence how vets interpret images when diagnosing kissing spines. ... Read More
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Top Reasons for Early Embryonic Death Described (AAEP 2012)
April 14, 2013
One veterinarian says many cases of early embryonic death (EED) are probably not preventable.... Read More
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Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
April 13, 2013
Stem cells and other biologic therapies could have reproductive applications in horses, one researcher says.... Read More
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Ultrasonography to Diagnose Equine Lung Problems (AAEP 2012)
April 11, 2013
One veterinarian described the steps involved in conducting an ultrasound examination of the equine lungs.... Read More
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Beware of Problems up to Two Weeks after Foaling (AAEP 2012)
April 10, 2013
Potentially life-threatening postpartum complications in the mare can arise for up to two weeks after foaling.... Read More
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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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Tweaking Stem Cell Therapy Use in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 07, 2013
Stem cell therapy has evolved rapidly as a treatment approach in equine veterinary medicine.... Read More
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Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
April 06, 2013
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses.... Read More
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Sample Handling's Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
April 04, 2013
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time's effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.... Read More
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What to Consider Before Tooth Removal in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 01, 2013
Before extracting a horse's tooth, owners and veterinarians must consider a number of important factors.... Read More
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Veterinary Medicine Regulation Issues Described (AAEP 2012)
March 30, 2013
As a licensed profession, veterinary medicine is subject to regulation at the state government level.... Read More
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Exercise, Nutritional Supplement's Effects on Inflammation
March 29, 2013
Researchers are closer to helping owners and trainers identify if a horse is at risk for soft tissue injury.... Read More
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MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 27, 2013
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage.... Read More
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Evaluating Joint Infections Using SAA Levels (AAEP 2012)
March 25, 2013
Researchers evaluated a new method that could help vets monitor joint infections' response to treatment.... Read More
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Study: Not All Equine Stem Cells Equal (AAEP 2012)
March 24, 2013
Choosing a specific stem cell source could maximize treatment efficacy, improving horses' recovery chances.... Read More
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Blood Collection Tube Size and CO2 Concentration (AAEP 2012)
March 23, 2013
Researchers evaluated how blood collection tube size impacts total plasma carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations.... Read More
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Handling Equine Oral Tooth Extraction Failures (AAEP 2012)
March 22, 2013
Tooth extractions don't always go as planned, so practitioners must be ready for potential complications.... Read More
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Study: Acupuncture Doesn't Impact Ovulation (AAEP 2012)
March 18, 2013
Ovulation in healthy mares was not impacted by acupuncture in this study.... Read More
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New Test Could Detect Equine Lyme Disease Sooner (AAEP 2012)
March 17, 2013
The new Lyme disease test can reportedly detect antibodies as early as two to four weeks following infection.... Read More
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New Hyperinsulinemia Screening Test Promising (AAEP 2012)
March 16, 2013
An oral sugar test might provide a more convenient means of screening horses for hyperinsulinemia.... Read More
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