Managing ‘Broken’ Horses in Emergency Situations
Alexandra Beckstett
March 28, 2017
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
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Scientists are highlighting early 20th century studies and Japanese researchers who were well ahead of their time.
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PET scans revealed lesions in bony and soft tissue, some of which weren’t visible on other imaging modalities.
Panelists discussed the potential impact on equine trade, identification, biosecurity, competition travel, and more.
Farriers need to observe a horse thoroughly, head to tail, to determine how to best trim and shoe him.
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Loos is studying muscle protein metabolism and how factors like exercise, diet, and disease impact muscle development.
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Of the 665 respondents, 220 (33%) said their horses receive chiropractic care on a routine basis.
The gene appears to affect horses’ muscular ability to carry out specific gaits, such as the tolt in Icelandics.
Many navicular horses have benefited from bisphosphonate treatment, but some questions remain about these medications.
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