For years veterinarians’ options were limited, but new products are helping them control horses’ pain better than ever.
Chronic infected wounds are challenging for vets to manage, not to mention distressing and costly for the horse owner.
Not all grafts are created equal, and some are better-suited for certain areas of the body than others.
Hoof casts immobilize joints, maintain the hoof-pastern axis, reduce the need for frequent bandage changes, and more.
Good-quality ultrasonography is reasonably reliable for detecting PSD, but it underestimates the presence of adhesions.
As a result, one vet said efforts to prevent laminitis of common origins could reduce the disease’s impact more.
Regenerative medicine is opening doors to new and improved therapeutic options for equine musculoskeletal injuries.
Knowing how and being prepared to triage serious wounds can help improve a patient’s likelihood for a good recovery.
Dr. Carrie Jacobs will discuss synovial structures, why they’re important, what can go wrong, and how to treat them.
The horse’s lower limb is subject to a multitude of injuries that can baffle even the most veteran veterinarians.
Of the 571 respondents, 384 (67%) people said they have rehabbed a horse from a tendon or ligament injury.
Nikki Scherrer, DVM, will cover horse health issues related to shows, such as medications, emergencies, and regulations.
The two veterinarians and one clinical technician are developing sports medicine and rehab services at NC State.
Horses could be more sustainable athletes if riders condition them better and monitor their health and fitness often.
The new MRI replaces a previous system at New Bolton Center, installed in 2005 and used until recently.
The MRI unit adds to the school’s imaging modalities, including a CT, radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, and more.
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