Digital Radiographs Beat Analog for Enterolith Detection
Erica Larson
May 25, 2012
Digital radiography is up to 85% sensitive and 93% specific for diagnosing enterolithiasis in horses.
Digital radiography is up to 85% sensitive and 93% specific for diagnosing enterolithiasis in horses.
One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.
The study on Lawsonia intracellularis involves 14 Thoroughbred farms and 600 Thoroughbreds in Kentucky.
S. neurona causes the neurologic disease EPM. A fully sequenced genome will provide a resource for virulence factor and S. neurona antigen characterization, which could lead to new immunizations or therapeutics against the parasite.
A team of researchers has successfully located chromosomal regions associated with equine sarcoids.
The presentation, “Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness,” was led by Kent Allen, DVM.
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.
Each imaging option, such as MRI, radiography and more, serves a unique role in equine lameness diagnosis.
Submissions should be designed to help advance the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pigeon fever.
There are two main types of pharmaceutical drugs: those manufactured by pharmaceutical companies and are FDA approved; and those that are “compounded” by either a licensed veterinarian or pharmacist. In equine medicine, compounded drugs are only considered if a horse needs to be treated with a medication but no FDA-approved formulation is licensed for horses.
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall.
Study of horses with allergies showed a partial remission of allergy signs with nanoparticle administration
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2011 Research Report in late March.
The London Fire Brigade donated the horse as a thanks for large animal handling training the RVC provides.
A team of French researchers might be hot on the trail to genomic evaluation of performance.
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