Equine First-Aid Basics, Part 1
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
April 14, 2020
Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.
All aspects of caring for performance horses
Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.
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According to British researchers, fence color could make a significant difference in racehorses’ ability to visualize obstacles as they approach them.
From shutting down local horse shows to postponing the Olympic Games until 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with the way owners keep, exhibit, and even trail ride their horses.
Stride changes during races and works could help identify horses at risk of impending injury.
Is frequent circular exercise linked to osteoarthritis?
Study: Amikacin is indeed toxic to cartilage, synovial cells, and stem cells. When used preventively for joint injections, lower doses are likely warranted.
Pilot study: 82% of unsound racehorses with osteoarthritis treated with 2.5% PAAG joint injections showed no signs of lameness six weeks after treatment.
A deep branch lateral plantar neurectomy and fasciotomy procedure can get affected horses back to work.
Seven measurement tools and methods veterinarians can implement into equine rehabilitation programs to track progress.
Two leading genetics researchers described current and upcoming tests for a variety of heritable equine conditions.
An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database (EID) shows a decrease in the rate of fatal injury in 2019 (1.53 per 1,000 starts) in Thoroughbred racing.
The 27 people indicted on federal charges include five veterinarians who are American Association of Equine Practitioners members.
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