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University of Wisconsin Secures New Nuclear Iging System, bone scans in horses

A Review of Imaging Options for Subtle Lamenesses

Alexandra Beckstett February 11, 2015

A veterinarian weighs in on radiographs, nuclear scintigraphy, and standing MRI for diagnosing subtle lamenesses.

LSU Acquires New Nuclear Medicine Unit

Erica Larson July 12, 2013

The nuclear medicine unit will allow veterinarians perform state-of-the-art bone scans on horses.

Using MRI and Scintigraphy to Diagnose Suspensory Injuries (AAEP 2012)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 22, 2013

Using both MRI and scintigraphy could be beneficial when diagnosing suspensory-ligament-related injuries

New Bolton Center Lecture to Focus on Recognizing Lameness

Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses

Alexandra Beckstett November 7, 2012

Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.

How Does a Slipping Saddle Impact Rider Biomechanics?

Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness

Alexandra Beckstett October 8, 2012

British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.

Equine Diagnostic Imaging Horse Course Archived

The Horse Staff May 14, 2012

The presentation, “Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness,” was led by Kent Allen, DVM.

The Latest in Diagnostic Imaging Modalities for Horses

Erica Larson May 11, 2012

Each imaging option, such as MRI, radiography and more, serves a unique role in equine lameness diagnosis.

Lecture on Nuclear Scintigraphy Scheduled

Edited Press Release December 27, 2011

On Jan. 2, the New Bolton Center will present “Bone Scans: Nuclear Scintigraphy and Your Horse.”

Neck Problems in Sport Horses

Erin Ryder May 11, 2008

Some of the more typical clinical signs horses with a neck problem might present include stiffness, muscle atrophy, patchy sweating, shortened forelimb stride, forelimb lameness, and abnormal head carriage.

Bone Scintigraphy (AAEP 2005)

Christy M. West February 17, 2006

Scintigraphy is an imaging modality that reveals “hot spots” of bone and muscle metabolism that can indicate remodeling due to stress, fractures, or other causes. Many practitioners use it as a screening tool to pinpoint the location of a bone

Imaging Foot Lamenesses

The Horse Staff February 17, 2006

As the old saying goes, knowledge is power. Nuclear scintigraphy and MRI evaluation proved their worth yet again in this study by giving information about the exact nature and location of these horses’ injuries, which helped practitioners select the

A Pain in the Hock

Marcia King October 1, 2003

Bog and bone spavin don’t necessarily have to end your horse’s performance career, but they certainly require careful attention and care.

Scintigraphy: Get It While It’s Hot

Les Sellnow September 13, 2001

Many times radiographs fail to show even stress fractures. Enter nuclear scintigraphy. This sophisticated technology uses radioactive material that, combined with a bone-seeking agent, is capable of locating stress fractures and other bone damage.

Dirty Mares

Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT June 1, 2001

Vet Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn’t conceive this year because she was dirty. We treated her and cleared up her problem, but what are our chances of getting her pregnant, and could she get dirty again?

The term”et Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn’t conceive this year because she was dirty. We treated her and cleared up her problem, but what are”t Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn’t conceive th

Diagnostic Overview

Tim Brockhoff February 1, 1999

Scintigraphy

Scintigraphy is a technique in which an injected form of radioisotope can be imaged by a gamma camera, which takes “pictures” of the radiation given off by the isotope. As the isotope travels and is absorbe

Sub-Fertile Mares

Les Sellnow February 1, 1998

A broodmare which fails to conceive or carry a foal to term can be an emotional and financial liability. For the backyard breeder, the liability might be primarily emotional, when that special mare you wanted to produce your next trail horse or