Elevated SAA Can Help Diagnose Septic Arthritis in Horses
Erica Larson
March 22, 2017
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
PET scans revealed lesions in bony and soft tissue, some of which weren’t visible on other imaging modalities.
Early diagnosis could allow vets to implement management strategies, such as restricted exercise, that promote healing.
Loos is studying muscle protein metabolism and how factors like exercise, diet, and disease impact muscle development.
Anti-nerve growth factor has been shown to have significant pain-relieving effects in other species.
High blood potassium levels cause hyperkalemia. Here’s what to watch for and how to treat this dangerous condition.
Products that don’t requiring scrubbing to remove dirt and bacteria from skin are gaining in popularity.
Ultrasonography allowed researchers to detect subclinical lesions in young foals and implement treatment promptly.
Dr. Elizabeth Santschi recaps studies on fracture recovery, joint injections, sarcoid treatments, and more.
Vets use MRI to identify issues and prescribe targeted treatment to give the horse the best chance at returning to work.
Researchers found that meropenem can be useful, but should only be used when other antibiotics have failed. Here’s why.
While not frequently diagnosed, equine muscle injuries can cause pain, lameness, and poor performance in horses.
Horses with exertional myopathies can benefit from dietary modifications as well as consistent targeted exercise.
Thermography is a noninvasive, safe, and cost-effective diagnostic imaging tool used in equine health care.
One researcher describes the promising progress that’s been made in lameness diagnosis and treatment.
Vets can glean crucial information by evaluating horses with performance issues in hand, on the longe, and under saddle.
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