Free Lecture to Cover Equine Neurology, Lameness
Edited Press Release
February 12, 2016
Neil Mittelman, DVM, and Holly Stewart, VMD, will present a joint lecture on March 1 at the New Bolton Center.
Neil Mittelman, DVM, and Holly Stewart, VMD, will present a joint lecture on March 1 at the New Bolton Center.
Recent study results suggest that shock wave can help horses return to function faster than surgery or rest alone.
Ultrasound and x ray exams can help identify horses potentially at-risk for injury so they can be managed appropriately.
For years veterinarians’ options were limited, but new products are helping them control horses’ pain better than ever.
Hoof casts immobilize joints, maintain the hoof-pastern axis, reduce the need for frequent bandage changes, and more.
Good-quality ultrasonography is reasonably reliable for detecting PSD, but it underestimates the presence of adhesions.
As a result, one vet said efforts to prevent laminitis of common origins could reduce the disease’s impact more.
Regenerative medicine is opening doors to new and improved therapeutic options for equine musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Carrie Jacobs will discuss synovial structures, why they’re important, what can go wrong, and how to treat them.
The horse’s lower limb is subject to a multitude of injuries that can baffle even the most veteran veterinarians.
Of the 571 respondents, 384 (67%) people said they have rehabbed a horse from a tendon or ligament injury.
Nikki Scherrer, DVM, will cover horse health issues related to shows, such as medications, emergencies, and regulations.
The two veterinarians and one clinical technician are developing sports medicine and rehab services at NC State.
Horses could be more sustainable athletes if riders condition them better and monitor their health and fitness often.
The new MRI replaces a previous system at New Bolton Center, installed in 2005 and used until recently.
The MRI unit adds to the school’s imaging modalities, including a CT, radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, and more.
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