Elevated SAA Can Help Diagnose Septic Arthritis in Horses
Erica Larson
March 22, 2017
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
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Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.
In one study, bacteria in 91.5% of the foals were susceptible to this antimicrobial combination.
Cases of CEM, EHV-1, and more have taught officials how to best prevent and respond to outbreaks.
Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.
Vets can use intracytoplasmic sperm injection, oocyte transfer, and cloning to help subfertile mares produce foals.
Award recipients are second- and third-year students pursuing careers in companion animal or large animal medicine.
In one trial, oral acetaminophen was comparable to flunixin meglumine at relieving hoof pain.
Implement appropriate biosecurity measures pre-emptively, as infectious disease is an ever-present risk with horses.
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Have a vet ensure your foal is developing well and your mare is ready for her next mating at her foal heat.
The digital cushion, located in the rear of the hoof, protects the foot’s complex bone and soft-tissue structures.
Underrun heels can contribute to problems such as chronic heel pain, bruising, lameness, reduced performance, and more.
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A farrier shares ways he addresses issues in the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot.
PET scans revealed lesions in bony and soft tissue, some of which weren’t visible on other imaging modalities.
Researchers looked at how four trimming models impact hoof form and structure.
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