In the case of bone chips, sometimes bigger is better. In a study performed in 2006, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center theorized that bone chip characteristics in a horse’s knees were an indicator of the severity of
Based on the latest examination of Barbaro’s injured right hind leg, there is a possibility the classic winner will soon have the cast removed completely.
The cast on the right leg was changed Aug. 27 by veterinarians at the University of
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, the head of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, has been in the public eye since May 20 when he began treating Kentucky Derby winner
Of the medications available in the arsenal of anti-inflammatory therapies, there is one type that has caused
Is post-event drug testing becoming too sensitive, netting too many innocent violators? Are drug withdrawal guidelines for therapeutic medications too unreliable to be useful? Or are policies and tests being fine-tuned in a sensible manner in order
Led to the gate for the first race of his career, Barbaro shied away, reluctant to get started.
A mile later, after an eye-catching 81/2-length victory on Oct. 4 at Delaware Park, trainer Michael Matz and owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson
He’s looking good, feeling good and eating well these days, yet Barbaro is still a long way from leaving the hospital.
The Kentucky Derby winner went for his daily walk outside the intensive care unit at the New Bolton Center on Tuesday,
Veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital continue to be pleased with the medical progress of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who remains in stable condition at the hospital. “The left hind hoof on Barbaro has grown about 18 millimeters in
According to veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to gradually improve. “He had an excellent week,” said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. “We replaced the boot on his left
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club gained unanimous approval Sept. 12 to install an $8 million synthetic surface from the board of directors of the agricultural district that oversees the seaside track.
Craig Fravel, Del Mar’s
Up to 6% of apparently healthy Quarter Horses could have subclinical polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM).
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is improving slowly and steadily according to veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital. “We are pleased with his progress,” said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. “He is wearing the cast
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to please veterinarians with his progress after his most recent right hind leg cast change last week. “Barbaro is wearing the new cast satisfactorily,” said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Chief of
Bute and Banamine are two of the most common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the market, and they easily accessible to nearly every horse owner. They can be the first line of defense in emergency cases such as colic, and
In early- to mid-July, Barbaro developed “acute, severe” laminitis in his uninjured left hind foot, and his prognosis for recovery was pronounced “poor” by Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New
Tendon and ligament injuries often go hand in hand with horses involved in vigorous athletic pursuits. However, many tendon and ligament injuries can be avoided through proper conditioning and training regimens and by not pushing a horse beyond its limits in racing or other competitions.
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