Catastrophic Equine Injuries’ Impact on Jockey Injuries
Reducing the prevalence of catastrophic equine injuries and sudden deaths could help improve jockey safety.
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Katie Navarra has worked as a freelance writer since 2001. A lifelong horse lover, she owns and enjoys competing a dun Quarter Horse mare.
Posted by Katie Navarra | Jan 26, 2015 | Article, Cardiovascular System, Equine Welfare Legislation, Horse Industry News, Musculoskeletal System, Safety, Thoroughbred, Thoroughbred Racing
Reducing the prevalence of catastrophic equine injuries and sudden deaths could help improve jockey safety.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Jan 18, 2015 | Article, Hoof Care, Laminitis (Founder), Other Veterinary Technologies, Veterinary Practice
Methods that immerse the hoof and limb in ice and water to at least fetlock level are most effective.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Dec 23, 2014 | Article, Fractures, Muscle and Joint Problems, Musculoskeletal System, Quarter Horses, Veterinary Practice
More than 56% of injuries occurred in the right forelimb, the opposite of what’s most commonly seen in Thoroughbreds.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Dec 9, 2014 | Article
Researchers found that 82% of surgically managed horses and 61% of medically managed horses survived a cecal impaction.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Dec 4, 2014 | Article, Behavior & Handling, Colic, Horse Care, Stable and Other Vices
Researchers’ don’t necessarily recommend preventing a horse from cribbing. Rather, they suggest maximizing a horse’s turnout time and making sure forage is available at most times.
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