Rest is Recommended When a Horse Ties Up
The Horse Staff
May 15, 2013
Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University answers a common question: Should a horse walk or rest when tying up?
Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University answers a common question: Should a horse walk or rest when tying up?
Why have vitamin E/selenium injections prior to whatever led to tying-up in the past been abandoned?
The University of Minnesota’s Dr. Stephanie Valberg discussed exertional rhabdomyolysis (formerly tying up) the 2012 Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art lecture during the 2012 AAEP convention.
Researchers have worked tirelessly to better understand the disorder, its causes, and how to best manage it.
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.
Valberg will be the first woman inducted into the Equine Research Hall of Fame.
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, is the first female to deliver the Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture.
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.
Tying-up, or exertional rhabdomyolysis, is a frustrating problem for horse owners, but can be managed through
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