Maximizing the Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Lame Foals
The readily available modality can reveal more information so veterinarians can make a definitive diagnosis.
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Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she's worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.
Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 23, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Foal Care and Problems, Ultrasound
The readily available modality can reveal more information so veterinarians can make a definitive diagnosis.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 20, 2022 | Breeding and Reproduction, Foal Care, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (Dummy Foal)
Neonatal maladjustment syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion that must be reached quickly to save the foal. Learn about commonsense approaches to nursing “dummy foals” back to health.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 27, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Diagnosing Lameness, Horse Care, Lameness, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
Milne lecturer urges veterinarians to understand the “why” of lameness before making a diagnosis.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 26, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Lower Limb, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
Racetrack veterinarians can trust PET when looking for fetlock pathologies that can potentially lead to serious injuries if left undiagnosed.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 23, 2022 | Biosecurity, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, More Diseases & Conditions, Vet and Professional
One survey found 84% of veterinarians didn’t use PPE or wash their hands between equine dental patients. One researcher says biosecurity should be the expectation, not the exception. Find out why.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 23, 2022 | Article, Horse Care, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Technicians, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian
Here’s a look at how equine practitioners are managing during COVID and embracing the “new normal.”
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 13, 2022 | Dental Problems, Dentistry, Horse Care, Welfare and Industry
With recent advances in equine dental care, veterinarians have a wide variety of treatment options available to manage equine dental abnormalities.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 11, 2022 | Biosecurity, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Influenza, Respiratory Problems, Vaccinations
Vaccination and quarantine play key roles in controlling infectious respiratory pathogens such as equine influenza virus.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 10, 2022 | Dental Problems, Horse Care, Nutrition, Vet and Professional
Researchers reviewed dental records from 428 tooth extractions. Here’s what they found.
Read MorePosted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 9, 2022 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2021, Diagnostics and Technology, Injuries & Lameness, Injuries & Wounds, Lameness, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
Deep digital flexor tendon injuries, especially those in the pastern area, rarely act alone.
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