When it comes to diagnosing a horse’s lameness, the veterinarian’s eyes are no longer the ultimate diagnostic machine. Learn about scientific advancements that are helping veterinarians better assess lameness in horses.
The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.
Learn about the standing MRI process step-by-step and take a look inside the equine foot.
Learn why magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing equine lamenesses and get your questions answered about how MRI can help your horses during this live event.
Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.
Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for performance.
And while veterinarians are well-versed in how to help keep these performance horses going, there are management techniques and training protocols owners can employ to give their animals that extra edge.
FEI veterinarian Dr. Kent Allen of Virginia Equine Imaging shares interesting equine lameness cases from his practice. Sometimes it takes some detective work to find true cause of lameness. Part 3 of 3.
Equine podiatrist, certified farrier, and frequent lecturer Dr. Raul Bras of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., shares bizarre lameness cases from his practice. You won’t believe what the imaging shows! Part 2 of 3.
U.S. Eventing team veterinarian Dr. Mark Revenaugh of Northwest Equine Performance shares challenging lameness cases from his practice. With lameness, things are not always as they first appear! Part 1 of 3.
How do you know if your horse is lame? Dr. Erin Denney-Jones shares information about diagnosing lameness in horses.
Because each hock lameness case is unique, it isn’t always easy to pinpoint the cause of the unsoundness.
One practitioner shares a new technique that be more effective in pinpointing the cause of equine foot pain.
Solar foot penetrations involving the joints can be career- and even life-threatening injuries.
Dr. Lisa Fortier shares her picks for the top equine surgery- and lameness-related studies of 2013.
Researchers say third trochanter fractures probably aren’t career ending and generally heal without surgery.
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