Horse Hoof Anatomy, Part 1
Christy M. West
December 20, 2019
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness but often resolves quickly with the proper treatment.
The outer hoof’s health affects the bones and soft tissues within, and vice versa.
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis.
One researcher described how to evaluate horses’ feet, legs, and gaits for potential soundness or lameness.
A wrap-up of some applicable studies to equine reproduction in 2011 from Dr. Patrick M. McCue.
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable surgery and lameness studies from Dr. Scott Palmer
Manuka honey can be used to promote healing of wounds without the need for a bandage, one researcher said.
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.
Electroacupuncture-treated horses exhibited a significantly deeper depth of anesthesia compared to controls.
Researchers recently found that nearly half (49.5%) of horses with limb casts experience complications.
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.
Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills.
What would be your pick for the most groundbreaking news in equine veterinary medicine for 2010? Not sure? Find out what three top equine veterinarians deemed the most important news in equine reproduction, lameness, surgery, and medicine in 2010.
The science of equine reproduction enjoyed many significant advancements in 2010, and these were discussed during the popular Kester News Hour session of the American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 6-10 in Baltimore, Md. Margo L. Macpherson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, associate professor and section chief in Reproduction at the University of Florida, and past president of the
There is much about laminitis that is not fully understood, but we know many cases are related to improper nutrition nutrition. Prevention tips include carefully timed pasture turnout to avoid high grass sugars.
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