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2014 AAEP Convention Wrap-Up

The Horse Staff March 31, 2015

Learn about foal care, colic, sport horse studies, and more from our annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ convention coverage.

neuromuscular disease in horses; arthritis treatment for horses; penn vet lecture; Lateral Resistance in a Quarter Horse; horse gait analysis; Study: Gene Therapy Can Help Reduce Equine Lameness

6 Signs of Sacroiliac Disease in Horses

Alexandra Beckstett March 31, 2015

SI disease in performance horses has many clinical signs and causes, making diagnosis challenging for veterinarians. Here’s a checklist to help.

How to Manage the Club Foot: Birth to Maturity

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 25, 2015

A club foot can often be corrected with proper and early intervention, especially in young horses.

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Infectious Arthritis Incidence Following Joint Injections

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 23, 2015

Researchers determined that the overall incidence of infection was 9.2 per 10,000 injections.

Researchers Evaluate Henderson Equine Castration Instrument

Erica Larson March 19, 2015

The Henderson equine castrating instrument resulted in a low complication rate, especially among younger horses.

The ABCs of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine for Horses

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director March 19, 2015

Researchers are studying and using everything from MSCs to PRP and ACS to BMPs. Here are the basics you should know.

Are Stem Cells Safe to Use in Horse Eyes?

Erica Larson March 18, 2015

Researchers determined that administering subconjunctival allogeneic stem cell injections to horses appears safe.

Kidney Disease in Foals Due to Leptospirosis

Metronidazole Pharmacokinetics in Foals Studied

Erica Larson March 14, 2015

The medication’s half-life was longer and clearance was lower in foals compared to adult horses, researchers determined.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 14, 2015

Researchers determined that tiludronate is safe to use in horses as directed.

Estrogen Concentrations’ Effects on Pregnancy Outcome

Alexandra Beckstett March 12, 2015

Researchers determined that reduced estrogen levels in late pregnancy do not affect pregnancy outcome.

Digital Neurectomy Outcome in Horses with Chronic Foot Pain

Alexandra Beckstett March 10, 2015

Horses with concurrent deep digital flexor tendon lesions were four times more likely to become lame again post-surgery.

Proper Hand Hygiene Prevents Equine Disease

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director March 7, 2015

A veterinarian reviews proper hand hygiene techniques to help prevent equine disease spread during exams and procedures.

Wild Horse Health On and Off the Range

Michelle Anderson March 4, 2015

Mustangs require care different from the average domestic saddle horse. Here’s how vets manage BLM horses’ health.

Arthroscopy vs. Ultrasound for Diagnosing Stifle Lesions

Alexandra Beckstett March 2, 2015

Researchers determined that using both modalities can help vets increase their diagnostic and prognostic capabilities.

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Erica Larson March 1, 2015

Researchers found that one supplement was not inferior to omeprazole in several areas in their study.

The DIY Test for SI Disease

Alexandra Beckstett February 27, 2015

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