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.
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.
Chris Newton, DVM, and Scott Morrison, DVM, will present lectures related to sport horse health.
Researchers recently examined the factors that could affect a horse’s propensity for injury and future use.
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition.
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.
Yves Rossier, DVM, presented information on an FEI-funded study on equine injuries at a recent conference.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative and career-compromising disease in horses.
Corticosteroid use is controversial, but the medications are beneficial when used appropriately, one vet says.
Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury can help improve equine safety.
Synthetic surfaces still have the lowest number of catastrophic breakdowns per 1,000 starts.
Arena maintenance changes the surface’s properties, which in turn alters horses’ movement patterns.
Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says.
Frangible devices are designed to make the cross-country phase of eventing safer for horse and rider.
All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.
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