Tag: lameness

AAEP Announces Summer Continuing Education for Vets

Equine veterinarians can supplement their foundational knowledge with the latest diagnostics and treatments in core areas of horse health when the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) presents three continuing education meetings during summer 2016. Events includes a 360° meeting that integrates lectures and small group wet labs into an immersive, hands-on learning experience; and two jointly held Focus meetings designed to present current evidence-based knowledge in distinct areas of medicine and enable attendees to participate in sessions of both meetings for one price. Each meeting will feature a team of presenters from both private practice and

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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Horse

Equine chiropractic care is a rapidly emerging field among veterinarians due to increasing demand from horse owners for alternative therapies.

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Bandaging Fundamentals

Owners commonly apply bandages to shield recent wounds or tendon or -ligament injuries, to protect during shipping or performance, and to prevent fluid accumulation in the limb (“stocking up”) during stall rest.

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Hoof Abscesses in Horses

Yesterday your horse was perfectly sound, but today he won’t touch one foot to the ground.

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Veterinarians: Manage Feet for Function

Because 90% of front-end lameness in horses occurs in the foot, hoof-related issues continue to be a hot topic in veterinary medicine

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Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Horses

For the most part, horse owners have little to fear when it comes to nutrient deficiencies in their horses’ diets. Nowadays many horses consume commercially prepared feed balanced for their energy, protein, vitamin, and mineral needs.

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Could Your Horse Have Gastric Ulcers?

The stress horses endure when training, competing, and traveling can take a toll on their health. Studies have shown that up to 90% of performance horses and 60% of show horses have gastric ulcers… Read complete article

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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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