Double Trouble: Multiple Ovulations in Mares
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
April 4, 2015
Researchers recently evaluated multiple ovulations and how vets can detect them and, thus, prevent twin pregnancies.
Researchers recently evaluated multiple ovulations and how vets can detect them and, thus, prevent twin pregnancies.
Horses with concurrent deep digital flexor tendon lesions were four times more likely to become lame again post-surgery.
Researchers determined that using both modalities can help vets increase their diagnostic and prognostic capabilities.
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists signed an agreement to install the unit at its facility near Belmont Park.
A veterinarian weighs in on radiographs, nuclear scintigraphy, and standing MRI for diagnosing subtle lamenesses.
Subjective clinical evaluation allows practitioners to detect mild lameness as well or better than objective methods.
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Methods that immerse the hoof and limb in ice and water to at least fetlock level are most effective.
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains the steps involved in having a standing MRI done on a horse.
The standing MRI is the first installed at a Thoroughbred racetrack or training center in North America, officials say.
This new technique could allow veterinarians to better evaluate equine joint cartilage.
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Dr. Udeni Balasuriya of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center shares information about diagnosing equine herpesvirus-1 and interpreting test results.
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Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains how bone scans work and how veterinarians use them to diagnose unsoundness in horses.
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