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.
Researchers are evaluating the impact of these proteins in combating performance-induced physiologic stress in horses.
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PET reveals activity at the molecular level and detects changes in tissue before the size or shape is modified.
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Frequent findings included osteoarthritic changes, sclerosis, and mild bone spurs, among others.
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Even small deviations in sensor placement can result in an inaccurate hind-limb lameness diagnosis, researchers found.
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