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Where We Stand With Shivers

Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVSMR December 9, 2016

Learn the latest about this puzzling neuromuscular disease.

A Look at Serum-Based Proteins for Horses

David L. Bledsoe, DVM July 20, 2016

Researchers are evaluating the impact of these proteins in combating performance-induced physiologic stress in horses.

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Rutgers and University of Minnesota researchers are studying genetic factors underlying musculoskeletal diseases.

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Edited Press Release September 15, 2015

Many diseases cause signs similar to EPM, but won’t respond to EPM treatment. Ensure you treat for the right condition.

‘Gait Keeper’ Gene Mutation Found in Trotting Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 13, 2015

Researchers say the ‘Gait Keeper’ gene appears to be responsible for trotters’ success in harness racing.

Yes, Your Horse is Neurologic (Or No, He Isn’t)

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director August 26, 2015

Equine veterinarians confirm motion capture could be useful for objective measurements of ataxia, or incoordination.

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Sedation’s Impact on Horses’ Movement Patterns

Katie Navarra August 5, 2015

A low dose of the sedative xylazine did not affect horses movement patterns, but higher doses could have more impact.

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Katie Navarra August 2, 2015

Polo ponies showed a high degree of movement asymmetry, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the animal is lame or in pain.

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 1, 2015

Some riders believe shoes help give a dressage horse better gaits; scientists have found that idea to be mostly a myth.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM June 11, 2015

Researchers determined that 89% of affected horses benefited from a procedure called medial patellar ligament splitting.

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The Horse Staff June 8, 2015

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Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM May 5, 2015

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Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS January 29, 2015

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Les Sellnow June 11, 2014

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