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Alfalfa Hay Reduces Ulcer Severity

Christy M. West April 2, 2008

If your horse has ulcers, giving him omeprazole isn’t the only thing you can do to help reduce the severity of the problem. Noah Cohen, VMD, PhD, MPH, Dipl. ACVIM, discussed a study that found alfalfa hay reduced the severity of ulcers in young,

A Clearer Picture (Imaging Technologies)

Carolyn Heinze April 1, 2008

Advancements in imaging technologies make diagnoses easier.

For decades veterinarians have relied upon a number of different imaging tools, from radiographs to ultrasonography, to diagnose lameness, pregnancy, and

Readers Respond: Breeding Barrier

Erin Ryder April 1, 2008

More than 1,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you ever had a veterinarian perform a Caslick’s procedure on a mare?”

Doxycycline Antibiotic Might Help Treat Arthritis

Christy M. West April 1, 2008

Osteoarthritis is the most common human joint disorder in the world, and in the equine industry it’s the most economically important disease. It’s the primary cause of decreased athletic function and wastage in racehorses.

Dental Care and Health

Lynn A. Caldwell, DVM April 1, 2008

Dental science and, consequently, dental health for us as human beings, have come a very long way in the past 250 years. Most of us in this country are accustomed to regular, routine visits to our general family practitioner for an overall health

Virulent Rhodococcus equi in Soil Not an Indicator of Pneumonia Problems

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 1, 2008

The amount and type of Rhodococcus equi in a farm’s soil is not an indicator of an increased likelihood of having foal pneumonia cases caused by this bug, reported researchers from Texas A&M University.

Surpass vs. Bute for Arthritis

Christy M. West March 31, 2008

Does Surpass really work to improve joint health, or is it just another way of delivering a painkiller? CSU researchers set out to answer that question.

Reducing Back Sensitivity

Christy M. West March 30, 2008

Back pain is often suspected in horses, but most treatments haven’t been researched much or at all. Results of a study designed to measure the effects of massage, chiropractic, and phenylbutazone (Bute) on back sensitivity were presented at the 200

Kentucky International Equine Summit Announces Speakers

Press Release March 29, 2008

The inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008 has secured more than 80 of the industry’s leading experts for the April 28-29 event in Lexington. One of the three session series is called “Emerging Science of Horse Breeding.” Panelists

Diagnosing Coxofemoral Subluxation with Ultrasound

Christy M. West March 28, 2008

Subluxation (partial dislocation) of the coxofemoral joint between the femur and pelvis in horses is rare; only two cases have been reported in the literature. However, six cases were seen at the University of California, Davis, in a three-year

Giving Omeprazole for Ulcers Intravenously

Christy M. West March 27, 2008

In the past few years, we’ve been hearing how many more horses have gastric ulcers than we used to think. We also know that oral omeprazole paste (GastroGard, manufactured by Merial Limited, Decatur, Ga.) effectively treats and prevents ulcers.

Computed Tomography for Imaging the Stifle

Christy M. West March 26, 2008

The stifle joint is often implicated in cases of lameness, but it can be a notoriously tough joint to image. Radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), and diagnostic arthrography (joint evaluation) all can be used, but they

Myristol’s Effects on Clinical Joint Disease

Christy M. West March 25, 2008

For the study, 39 horses in Missouri and Florida (on a broodmare farm, a Thoroughbred retirement center, and in two university equestrian programs) were selected for naturally occurring osteoarthritis that caused Grade 2-4 lameness on a scale of 0-4.

Readers Respond: Just Ain’t Right

Erin Ryder March 24, 2008

Nearly 2,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “ What do you do when your horse isn’t acting normal, but doesn’t show specific clinical signs?”

Examining the Equine Eye

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 24, 2008

The best equine test for vision is the “dazzle reflex,” a sensitive test for retinal function. An observer watches to see if the horse squints in response to shining a bright light into the injured eye.

How to Airlift a Horse

Christy M. West March 24, 2008

“The process of airlifting a horse still carries inherent dangers for the horse and rescue personnel,” he concluded. “Risks may be lessened by a program that involves regular training, including a helicopter lift when possible, to increase the team’s