
Flunixin vs. Firocoxib for Reducing Pain After Colic Surgery
Researchers found that firocoxib and flunixin reduced horses’ pain scores similarly following colic surgery.
Researchers found that firocoxib and flunixin reduced horses’ pain scores similarly following colic surgery.
Of the 571 respondents, 384 (67%) people said they have rehabbed a horse from a tendon or ligament injury.
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The procedure is designed to minimize surgical stress and complications associated with enucleations.
Laser resection resulted in reduced postoperative complications and a positive prognosis, researchers determined.
Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) can cause vestibular nerve damage and balance problems in affected horses.
While vets have made progress in improving colic surgery in the past 40 years, there are still improvements to be made.
Researchers determined that 89% of affected horses benefited from a procedure called medial patellar ligament splitting.
“Enriched” clinics could help improve equine welfare, leading to quicker healing times and safer environments for staff.
For the most part, the adverse reactions were mild and self-limiting. But some serious ones did occur.
Just 50% of owners were satisfied with the outcome of the current surgical treatment for upward fixation of the patella.
Laura Johnstone, BVSc, MVSc, Dipl. ACVIM, will discuss treating cancer in horses on June 2.
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Infections can be reduced by recognizing the risk and having appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene protocols.
Dr. Dean Richardson will present examples of current state-of-the-art equine fracture treatments.
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