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Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS

Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, is a professor of equine surgery and Director of the Equine Health Studies Program at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding

Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS August 25, 2006

By Rustin M. Moore, DVM on behalf of the AAEP Foundation, Inc.

As viewers around the world watched Barbaro pull up after the start of the 2006 Preakness Stakes, it was apparent to even the casual racing fan that the Kentucky

LSU Hurricane Equine Rescue Operation (HERO)

Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS September 19, 2005

The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Clinic established the Horse Hurricane Helpline on Thursday, Sept. 1, and faculty, staff, and students began fielding countless calls around the clock from people reportin

Advanced Diagnostics

Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS June 1, 2004

Lameness is one of the most common problems encountered in equine veterinary medicine. The majority of lameness cases are localized to areas within the distal limb; however, the sources, causes, and locations of lameness are diverse. The cause o