Diagnosing Fetlock Disease in Racehorses
Alexandra Beckstett
May 27, 2020
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
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One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
The Ontario, Canada, track continues to monitor the outbreak.
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The USDA has confirmed vesicular stomatitis cases on additional affected premises in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
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While omeprazole use is unlikely to cause bone issues in horses consuming correct rations, researchers said it’s important to respect professional recommendations for both omeprazole treatment duration and commercial feeding instructions.
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Testing at the Canadian horse racing track following two confirmed cases revealed additional equine herpesvirus-1 positives.
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Horses that tested positive at the affected King County facility are now clear of the virus.
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Zapata County now contains two confirmed positive premises.
One additional new suspect premises with vesicular stomatitis virus was also reported in the state.
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