Horses waking up from general anesthesia can injure themselves trying to stand. But those receiving epidural opioids beforehand generally make fewer efforts to stand and do so more calmly.
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Get an update on the use of stem cells in horses and research leading us into the future.
Researchers treated neck wounds with a commonly accepted LED light therapy and saw no positive effects.
The body delivers blood to help tendons heal. Power Doppler can identify when blood is present in horses’ injuries that veterinarians might otherwise believe to have recovered.
Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
Learn how to manage minor leg wounds in our step-by-step visual guide.
Using 0.2% PHMB-impregnated gauze reduced the growth of underlying bacteria commonly implicated in orthopedic wounds and infections of horses.
Take a look inside Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s vet-recommended equine first-aid kit for minor wounds.
Being prepared for an equine emergency can help make the situation less stressful and result in a more positive outcome.
A deep branch lateral plantar neurectomy and fasciotomy procedure can get affected horses back to work.
Seven measurement tools and methods veterinarians can implement into equine rehabilitation programs to track progress.
After identifying the affected structures, veterinarians can use ultrasound, radiographs, and synoviocentesis to assess synovial involvement.
Using the natural antimicrobial prophylactically offers another line of defense against incisional infection in horses undergoing colic surgery.
Research topics include nocardioform placentitis, bisphosphonates, exertional rhabdomyolysis, stem cells, equine asthma, and more.
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