
Flexural Deformities
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Equine Joint Health for the Long Run
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 22, 2021
Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain. Learn how to take charge of your horse’s joint health from the very first step.
Read MoreScientists Find Genes Behind Crooked Legs in Shetland Ponies
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 18, 2017
A hereditary disease–skeletal atavism–leads to disturbed skeletal development and usually requires euthanasia.
Read MoreVeterinarians Discuss Limb Deformities
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | May 15, 2015
Two equine surgeons shared their thoughts on rotational limb deformities, contracted carpal joints, club feet, and more.
Read MoreNew Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
by Erica Larson | Sep 9, 2012
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.
Read MoreEvaluating Horse Feet, Legs, and Gaits (AAEP 2011)
by Christy M. West | Mar 2, 2012
One researcher described how to evaluate horses’ feet, legs, and gaits for potential soundness or lameness.
Read MoreContracted Tendons and “Tippy-Toed” Foals
by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Jun 2, 2009
One of the most common deformities that equine veterinarians deal with in newborns is contracted digital flexor tendons. This might cause foals to walk on the toes of their front hooves instead of being flat footed.
Read MoreFoot and Limb Deformities in Foals
by Christy M. West | May 21, 2009
Hunt discussed several limb and hoof deformities in foals and recommendations for correcting or managing them during the “Putting Science into Farriery” session at the 2008 Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. One of his bi
Read MoreAcquired Scoliosis in Equids, AAEP 2008
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Mar 17, 2009
Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, is most often attributed to congenital vertebral malformations, possibly associated with malposition of the fetus in the uterus. However, researchers have linked cases of acquired scoliosis presented at Cornell
Read MoreFoal Deformities: New Treatments (Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium)
by Christy M. West | May 1, 2007
Angular and flexural limb deformities in foals are concerns, to be sure, but they’re not necessarily kisses of death. At the recent Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium, Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky.
Read MoreThe Quest to Conquer Laminitis
by Christy M. West | May 1, 2007
“Owners and trainers worldwide have the feeling that every veterinarian and every farrier have years of experience and vast knowledge about laminitis and podiatry (foot care). Unfortunately, this is not the case,” said Ric Redden, DVM, founder of
Read MoreUpright Foals
by Thomas C. Bohanon, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS | Mar 1, 2007
Some foals sharing the same sire are all walking on their tiptoes and are very upright. Is this genetic?
Read MoreSales Integrity Program Committee Addresses Concerns Over Surgery Disclosure
by Deirdre Biles | Aug 2, 2005
The monitoring committee for the Sales Integrity Program is taking action to address some consignors’ concerns about how the Thoroughbred auction industry will handle the disclosure of invasive joint surgeries and other procedures designed to
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