Functional Electrical Stimulation and Equine Muscle
Edited Press Release
October 2, 2015
Researchers found that functional electrical stimulation improved the density and distribution of muscle mitochondria.
Researchers found that functional electrical stimulation improved the density and distribution of muscle mitochondria.
Researchers concluded that nose twitches, when properly applied, are a humane restraint for short usage situations.
The FDA says responses will help efforts to slow the development of resistance and more.
Vets can evaluate and treat performance-limiting respiratory problems to help return the patient to peak performance.
All horses had issues, with older animals having more fractures, gaps between teeth, and cavities than younger ones.
Stricture occurs when a ring of tissue reduces the esophagus’ diameter, making it hard for a horse to ingest food.
Learn about this sticky pleuropneumonia complication and why it’s bad news for affected horses.
A survey revealed that being a horse vet could carry the highest risk of injury of any civilian occupation in the U.K.
Researchers say the ‘Gait Keeper’ gene appears to be responsible for trotters’ success in harness racing.
Highlights and take-homes from the 2015 AAEP Focus on Poor Performance meeting in Lexington, Kentucky.
Domestic horses’ reproductive efficiency is often lower than that of feral horses. Does modern husbandry play a role?
Veterinarians can’t manage all colics with NSAIDs alone. Learn about the other medication options they have.
The two veterinarians and one clinical technician are developing sports medicine and rehab services at NC State.
Researchers ran four tests on the same group of horses to compare results and determine sensitivity and specificity.
Risk factors for equine nosebleeds appear to include age at first start, running on firm ground, and more.
Changes in Finnhorse mares’ body weight and condition and in gene expression did not appear to evoke insulin resistance.
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