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Tibial Tuberosity Fracture: Treatment Comparison Study

Les Sellnow January 3, 2002

Fractures of the tibial tuberosity often occur as a result of direct trauma, such as hitting the stifle on a fence while jumping, or as an avulsion injury (the tearing away of part of the structure) caused by slipping on ice. When a fracture

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Assessing Sperm Quality

Les Sellnow January 3, 2002

Laboratory assays have been developed which evaluate multiple sperm parameters on large numbers of sperm in a semen sample. These assays may prove useful in evaluating semen prior to insemination or at the beginning of the breeding season.

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Wisconsin Veterinary School Gets Anderson Sling

The Horse Staff December 27, 2001

A newly purchased Anderson sling will provide improved support for horses recovering from neurological problems or surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.


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Computed Radiography: Views in the Field Pay Off

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director December 19, 2001

Computed radiography (CR) is revolutionizing diagnostic imaging, and veterinarians worldwide are learning of its benefits. Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Alpine Animal Hospital in

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Summit Comes Down to Time and Money

Tom LaMarra December 5, 2001

In the aftermath of Tuesday’s Racehorse Medication Summit, it was all about time and money. Participants said they wouldn’t have much more to say until the official minutes of the meeting are released, and

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Kester News Hour

The Horse Staff December 5, 2001

The Kester News Hour kicked off the scientific program of the AAEP Convention, held Nov. 24-28 in San Diego, Calif. Named for the late veterinarian General Wayne O. “Sage” Kester, the hour was designed to cover timely topics that are either too

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Medication Summit: Consensus, But Very Few Details

Tom LaMarra December 4, 2001

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Industry Hopes For Starting Point on Drugs

Tom LaMarra December 4, 2001

Racing industry participants expressed hope Tuesday morning that a five-hour facilitated session on medication would at least serve as a starting point toward uniformity. No one expected radical changes in

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AAEP Convention News: Infection Control Strategies

Sarah Evers Conrad November 30, 2001

The importance of minimizing exposure to infectious agents and optimizing resistance of an animal to them cannot be overemphasized. In addition to vaccination and the use of antimicrobials, infection control strategies can help save the lives of

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AAEP Convention Forum: Purchase Exams at Public Auction

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 30, 2001

One of your top clients wants you to look at a filly he has his eye on at the sales. You must give him your honest opinion on the horse by looking at radiographs taken by another veterinarian and housed in a repository.

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Airway Reactivity in Rural vs. Urban Horses

Sarah Evers Conrad November 28, 2001

As cities continue to grow, so does pollution. It is only natural to think that horses might be affected by this pollution, since studies have found that exposure to air pollution particulate matter contributes to respiratory problems in humans.

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White Line Disease/Canker: AAEP Convention Table Topic

Christy M. West November 28, 2001

White line disease (hoof wall separation) and canker (chronic overgrowth of the horn-producing tissues of the foot) are hoof concerns often linked to poor hygiene. Many veterinarians and farriers think that white line disease is much more common

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General Medicine: A Review of Probiotics

Sarah Evers Conrad November 27, 2001

The definition of probiotics was refined in 1998 to “living microorganisms, which upon ingestion in certain numbers, exert health effects beyond inherent basic nutrition.” Probiotics have been increasing in popularity due to their ability to

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Sunrise Session: The Pruritic (Itchy) Horse

Christy M. West November 26, 2001

We’ve probably all had, or at least seen, a horse with a scratching problem no one could quite figure out. In Monday’s roundtable discussion on itchy horses, veterinarians discussed just how to diagnose and manage these horse

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Restraint Techniques For Horses

Sarah Evers Conrad November 26, 2001

Veterinarians are constantly seeking ways to perform procedures on horses as quickly and safely as possible. The inherent risk with working with an unpredictable animal has caused veterinarians and handlers to develop various methods of

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