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equine surfaces and safety laboratory; speed gene in Thoroughbred racehorses; Causes of Death in Ontario Racehorses Examined

MRI to Predict Catastrophic Fetlock Fractures in Racehorses

Alexandra Beckstett May 5, 2015

Researchers say MRI might be useful as a screening test to identify racehorses at increased risk of fetlock fracture.

AAEP Announces Continuing Education Opportunities for Vets

Edited Press Release April 17, 2015

Topics will include lower-limb lameness, ophthalmology, ambulatory practice, and poor performance.

Radiography, Scintigraphy, and MRI: Benefits and Pitfalls

Alexandra Beckstett April 8, 2015

Review the options vets have for looking inside horses’ bodies to see what’s causing a limp, swelling, or pain.

Digital Neurectomy Outcome in Horses with Chronic Foot Pain

Alexandra Beckstett March 10, 2015

Horses with concurrent deep digital flexor tendon lesions were four times more likely to become lame again post-surgery.

10 Navicular Syndrome Resources on TheHorse.com

Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists Acquires Standing MRI

Edited Press Release February 26, 2015

Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists signed an agreement to install the unit at its facility near Belmont Park.

University of Wisconsin Secures New Nuclear Iging System, bone scans in horses

A Review of Imaging Options for Subtle Lamenesses

Alexandra Beckstett February 11, 2015

A veterinarian weighs in on radiographs, nuclear scintigraphy, and standing MRI for diagnosing subtle lamenesses.

What are the Steps Involved in a Standing MRI?

Rachel Buchholz, DVM January 15, 2015

Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains the steps involved in having a standing MRI done on a horse.

Palm Meadows Training Center Adds Standing MRI Unit

The Blood-Horse Staff January 14, 2015

The standing MRI is the first installed at a Thoroughbred racetrack or training center in North America, officials say.

Is Early Detection of Arthritis in Horses Finally a Reality?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 28, 2014

Radiographs (X rays) and low-field MRI appear to be useful tools for diagnosing early-stage arthritis.

Standing MRI in Horses

The Horse Staff June 23, 2014

Learn about the standing MRI process step-by-step and take a look inside the equine foot.

Equine MRI

TheHorse.com June 18, 2014

Learn why magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing equine lamenesses and get your questions answered about how MRI can help your horses during this live event.

Standing MRI: Use in Diagnosing Equine Lameness

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 16, 2014

Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.

Equine Lameness: Clinical Judgment Meets Diagnostic Imaging

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 11, 2014

Veterinarians have tools to help them make educated judgments about lamenesses, their causes, and prognoses.

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Making Great Strides

Alexandra Beckstett October 29, 2013

The Animal Health Trust orthopedics team performs cutting-edge research of equine anatomy and function.

Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 22, 2013

One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.

5 Things You Need to Know: MRI

The Horse Staff April 12, 2013

Dr. Monty McInturff of Tennessee Equine Hospital shares the most important things he thinks horse owners should know about magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic tool.