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Horse Hoof Anatomy, Part 1
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
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Christy M. West
Articles by Christy M. West
Hoof Abscesses in Horses
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness but often resolves quickly with the proper treatment.
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Hoof Anatomy, Part 2: Outer Structures
The outer hoof’s health affects the bones and soft tissues within, and vice versa.
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Supporting Limb Laminitis in Casted Horses (AAEP 2011)
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis.
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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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2011’s Top Equine Reproduction News (AAEP 2011)
A wrap-up of some applicable studies to equine reproduction in 2011 from Dr. Patrick M. McCue.
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2011’s Top Equine Surgery/Lameness Studies
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable surgery and lameness studies from Dr. Scott Palmer
Read MoreManuka Honey for Healing Horse Wounds (AAEP 2011)
Manuka honey can be used to promote healing of wounds without the need for a bandage, one researcher said.
Read MoreRecombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.
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Acupuncture to Reduce General Anesthesia (AAEP 2011)
Electroacupuncture-treated horses exhibited a significantly deeper depth of anesthesia compared to controls.
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