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David Shield

David Shield has written for many Saskatchewan-based publications including Planet S Magazine, U of S On Campus News, Pulsepoint Magazine and Eagle Feather News. He also works as a casual reporter for CBC Radio News in Saskatoon, Sask.

Articles by: David Shield

Carpal Spavin Surgery, Fine-Tuned

David Shield July 18, 2008

Several years ago, Spencer Barber, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, achieved a first in equine surgery when he developed a successful arthrodesis (surgical fusion) technique for treating a debilitating arthritic

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Surgical Hardware: The Testing of the Screw

David Shield February 9, 2008

A headless, tapered screw made out of tough, lightweight metal could put a new twist on surgical implants used in pastern arthrodesis.

For years, riders in Western performance events such as reining, cutting, and barrel racing have

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