‘Roarers’: Surprise Results for Horses Racing Post-Surgery
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
February 21, 2020
Performing “tie-back” surgery earlier than standard practice led to improved outcomes for racing Thoroughbreds.
News and issues for equine health professionals
Performing “tie-back” surgery earlier than standard practice led to improved outcomes for racing Thoroughbreds.
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Digital flexor tendon sheath pathology can be difficult to diagnose and treat successfully. Here’s a look at Dr. Florent David’s approach, which he presented at the 2019 NEAEP Symposium.
How equine practitioners can use ultrasound to evaluate the multifidus muscle, which stabilizes and supports the equine back.
Equine dental anatomy and issues are unique to horses, and they deserve special scientific analyses as well as consideration at home. A German research team took a closer look.
German researchers found foals can spontaneously correct their own overjets (parrot mouth) within a year. However, they also found that foals born without overjets can develop them within the first few months of life.
One practitioner describes the steps he takes during a prepurchase exam to help buyers make smart decisions.
The broad-spectrum antibiotic might be a safe and viable option for treating infections, including placentitis, in late-term mares.
Veterinarians discussing the Havemeyer Workshop while at the AAEP convention covered fluid therapy, NSAID use, and more.
A veterinarian describes conventional and alternative therapies for helping tendons and ligaments heal.
Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.
Patrick Reilly, chief of farrier services at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Services, describes techniques for trimming navicular syndrome horses to make them more comfortable.
The Right Horse Initiative received The Lavin Cup in recognition of the nonprofit organization’s innovative approach to solving the growing problem of horses in transition in the United States.
The former owner of Littleton Equine Medical Center has mentored countless interns and visiting horse veterinarians.
Prolific equine internal medicine and infectious disease researcher and educator was recognized Dec. 10 for his contributions.
Dr. Sarah Reuss, a professional services veterinarian currently based in Philadelphia, will serve through 2022.
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