Ask the Vet LIVE: Complementary Therapies Recording
The Horse Staff
November 18, 2011
Recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on complementary therapies from Oct. 26, 2011.
Recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on complementary therapies from Oct. 26, 2011.
Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbal medicine often generate controversy. Is there any real evidence that these therapies can help horses? What training do practitioners offering these modalities have?
The “Beat the Bugs” program promotes biosecurity throughout all sectors of the horse industry.
Blikslager was selected by an international panel chaired by David Hodgson, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, FACSM.
The researchers found that hock flexion for five and 60 second yielded similar results in flexion tests.
One study evaluated the effects of needle size and clipping hair on debris found in joints after injection.
Shawn Dolan, DVM, of Augusta, Mich., was selected as the September Good Works For Horses Campaign honoree.
When an equine athlete’s performance slumps, check the mouth, where numerous factors can cause problems.
The evening will include a high-speed treadmill demonstration and an Equine Science Center activity update.
Andrew Clark, DVM, MBA,has decided to resign his position as Hagyard CEO effective Dec. 31, 2011.
Taking certain steps during autumn months can help ensure your horse maintains his good health.
Recommended changes include raising the minimum equine age allowed to run and expanded veterinary inspections.
FEI President HRH Princess Haya delivered the opening address at the 2011 WEVA Congress in India on Nov. 2.
Equine disease research results could be used to investigate similar health conditions in humans.
In response to an evolving industry, equine veterinarians are reevaluating their specialties and adapting to change.
Equine lameness exams, regenerative medicine, podiatry advancements, and case studies will be discussed.
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