Most Riding Horse Fractures Result From Pasture Accidents
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
October 25, 2017
The most common fracture sites in competition and leisure horses were the medial splint bone and the head.
The most common fracture sites in competition and leisure horses were the medial splint bone and the head.
This rare, but potentially catastrophic, complication occurs in less than 1% of colic surgery patients.
Out of nearly 1,000 randomly chosen horses, 85% had at least one hoof disorder visible during a regular farrier visit.
However, more severe bleeding in the lungs was significantly associated with decreased racing performance.
Researchers can now detect more than 90% of the chromosomal abnormalities in horses, including sex reversal syndrome.
Mares discharged from the clinic following surgery have an excellent prognosis for survival and producing foals.
After four weeks of resistance band training, horses showed less unwanted vertebral movement along the back.
Researchers say horses can carry EIA’s causative virus for up to two years without a blood test returning positive.
With winter approaching, schedule a dental check-up and nutritional status assessment, especially for older horses.
Researchers recently discovered the first reported mandibular (cheek tooth) hook in a medieval horse.
Haptoglobin in peritoneal fluid and SAA in serum and peritoneal fluid and were associated with nonsurvival.
Of 22 horses that underwent a second surgery, 19 survived and were discharged from the hospital, researchers found.
Funding for the renovation was provided by a donation from the Pfeiffer-Burt estate.
If levels continue to increase for more than three to four days post-surgery, complications could be brewing.
Dr. John Hubbell shares how vets can recognize and help horses experiencing pain by focusing on creating comfort.
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