
Man vs. Machine on Post-Nerve-Block Lameness Evaluation
There was a strong correlation between vet and inertial sensor system when evaluating lameness change post-nerve-block.
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There was a strong correlation between vet and inertial sensor system when evaluating lameness change post-nerve-block.

Eighty-one percent of mares survived with treatment and 77% of mares bred the subsequent year carried a foal to term.

Researchers recently tested an equine gynecological exam simulator for its suitability in veterinary training programs.

Researchers recently confirmed that in poor and rural communities, equid health is intrinsically linked to human health.

From behavioral changes to yawning, signs of neurologic problems in horses can be challenging to decipher.

The new scanner is wider than the standard size, which should allow most of a horse’s neck to be examined.

Veterinarians should be familiar with what’s normal and what’s not normal on a foal’s blood sample test results.

Some horses respond to insect bites with inflammation and itching; others react with cellular-level defense mechanisms.
Tweets and take-homes from the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference’s equine acupuncture and emergencies sessions.

In the battle against strangles, researchers believe they’ve discovered a critical genomic influence: war.
Tweets and take-homes from the equine lameness and colic sessions at the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference.

Researchers say a screw fixation procedure can help sport horses return to function after a central tarsus fracture.
View some of our news editor’s tweets and take-homes from Day 1 of the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.

For gelding, postoperative problems can range from mild swelling to devastating intestinal prolapse.

Check all these tasks off your list as you transition your horse into the spring riding season.

Vets can use amikacin and mepivacaine to safely and effectively treat lower limb injuries in standing, sedated horses.
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