Category: Trainers Corner

Researchers Study Carpal Sheath Effusion Exam Techniques

Diagnosing the cause of carpal sheath effusion and predicting how well it will heal are notoriously frustrating endeavors for veterinarians.

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Pelvic Fractures in Horses: Not Always Career-Ending

They’ve also recently become easier to diagnose thanks to improved imaging technology.

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Veterinarians Discuss Limb Deformities

“As the foal ages, that outward rotation tends to correct,” he said. “The chest broadens, and the elbows move out more than the shoulders.”

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Corticosteroid Clearance Following Joint Injections

The current ARCI (Association of Racing Commissioners International) recommended withdrawal times for intra-articular (IA) administration of corticosteroids as seven days for triamcinolone acetonide (TA), betamethasone and isoflupredone, and 21 days for methylprednisolone acetate.

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Paint racing legislation passes in Kentucky

Previously excluded from racing in Kentucky, Paints will now be able to compete in sprint-style races alongside Appaloosas. Other Paint racing venues are currently located in Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming and Canada.

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Is Early Detection of Arthritis in Horses Finally a Reality?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive deterioration of joint health with no known cure.

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Delay OCD Surgery for Optimal Racehorse Performance

While equine surgeons enjoy sharing the mantra “if in doubt, cut it out,”

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Can Tiludronate be Used in Horse Joints?

Despite being a relatively new drug used in veterinary medicine, some equine practitioners are already prescribing tiludronate for “off-label” use in horses with other conditions

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Horse Hair Analysis to Detect Chronic Selenium Toxicity

Selenium is important for a number of equine bodily functions, but too much of this trace mineral can be seriously bad news for horses

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Rehabilitation Exercises from the Ground

When a horse suffers a musculoskeletal injury, the following events typically include a diagnosis, treatment, and return to soundness

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Study: Boots, Wraps Increase Leg Heat During Exercise

Tendon boots help protect horses’ front legs from injuries such as hoof strikes or collisions with jumps

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Study: Vets Disagree on Equine Neurologic Assessments

Researchers noted, this could lead to an “inaccurate or unreliable assessment of an underlying problem (which) might lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate further testing and treatments.”

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Developing the Sport Horse: Common Injuries

We’ll highlight three common injuries and different modalities that can help your horse onto the road to recovery (and a few preventive tips). And, we’ll outline different treatments to help manage the injuries discussed in an easy-to-read table.

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Tips for Preparing Your Older Horse for Winter

With the cold weather almost upon us, we must take into account several important considerations for preparing and maintaining older horses

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