Clinical Signs and Causes of Back Pain in Horses
Alexandra Beckstett
May 22, 2015
Learn about common issues owners encounter with their horses’ spine and saddle fit and how to treat such issues.
Learn about common issues owners encounter with their horses’ spine and saddle fit and how to treat such issues.
Senior horses’ inflammation levels increased in the spring, while lymphocyte proliferation increased in the fall.
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Equine Guelph and Dr. Judith Koenig received a donation help to purchase a lameness evaluation device.
Two equine surgeons shared their thoughts on rotational limb deformities, contracted carpal joints, club feet, and more.
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Misoprostol, which can cause abortion in humans, is used to prevent or treat right dorsal colitis in horses.
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Hoof-related issues are a hot topic in veterinary medicine. Here’s what practitioners discussed at a recent meeting.
Often used to treat dorsal displacement of the soft palate, the technique also appears useful for treating dysphagia.
Consider this under-recognized issue before deciding which limb is the primary lameness source.
The tendon’s interfascicular matrix stiffens as it ages, making older horses more susceptible to injury.
In the researchers’ clinic colic incidence among each group of patients was not significantly different.
Researchers have found success treating some proximal suspensory desmitis cases with autologous conditioned serum (ACS).
Dr. Sophie H. Bogers’ research focuses on using stem cells to treat osteoarthritis in horses.
Using a new test, researchers determined that bloodworms are associated with nonstrangulating intestinal infarctions.
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