Weanling Stifle Abnormalities Can Improve by Yearling Year
Erica Larson
April 15, 2017
Researchers found that many radiographic abnormalities resolve by the time weanlings return to the auction as yearlings.
Researchers found that many radiographic abnormalities resolve by the time weanlings return to the auction as yearlings.
Vets can use MRI to help diagnose injuries, select treatments, monitor healing progress, and determine prognosis.
Many of the abnormalities researchers evaluated in weanling X rays improve by the time the horse was a yearling.
Preliminary results suggest risk factors include fewer high-speed workouts and a drop in racing class, among others.
The horse showed acute neurologic signs and was euthanized after his condition deteriorated.
Researchers confirmed that footing properties could impact dressage horses’ risk for suspensory ligament injury.
I have, for the second time, been reminded of the golden rule for keeping senior horses active: Keep them moving. The first time it happened
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
The affected horse, an 8-year-old Quarter Horse gelding used in rodeo and roping events, was euthanized.
In one trial, oral acetaminophen was comparable to flunixin meglumine at relieving hoof pain.
The digital cushion, located in the rear of the hoof, protects the foot’s complex bone and soft-tissue structures.
Tailored rehab plans and frequent veterinary checks are just two pieces of the rehabilitation puzzle.
The positive horse was stabled at the HITS Thermal show from Jan. 21 to Feb. 5. The animal is currently quarantined.
A properly fitting saddle is key to keeping any ridden horse healthy and performing at its best.
The horse had only mild clinical signs and is recovering.
These quarantine releases mean there are no racing or training facilities in Kentucky under quarantine for EHV-1.
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