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AAEP 2010 Convention Complete Coverage
A wrap-up of the 2010 AAEP Convention, including in-depth coverage of nearly 100 presentations and sessions on all aspects of equine veterinary medicine, from the top studies in 2010 to unwanted horses, lameness, equine welfare, hoof care and more.
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Equine Welfare
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Soft tissue lameness topics from the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention included early mobilization for soft tissue injury, hyaluronic acid-based biomaterial for wounds, back pain, lameness from pigeon fever abscesses, chiropractic care, and enostosislike lesions within long bones.
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Lameness: Joints
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