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An investigation of the relationship between hindlimb lameness and saddle slip

An investigation of the relationship between hindlimb lameness and saddle slip:

Summary

Reasons for performing study

We have observed saddle slip consistently to one side because of a crooked rider, an ill-fitting saddle, asymmetry in a horse's thoracolumbar shape and lameness. Currently, there are no objective data assessing the relative importance of each factor.

Objectives and hypotheses

To document the frequency of occurrence of saddle slip in horses with hindlimb lameness compared with other horses; to describe the effect of lameness characteristics and grade, the abolition of lameness by diagnostic analgesia, breed, size, thoracolumbar shape and symmetry and the rider's weight.

Methods

One hundred and twenty-eight horses were assessed prospectively and lameness and saddle slip were assigned a grade before and after diagnostic analgesia. The thoracolumbar shape and symmetry were measured objectively. In 3 horses the force distribution and magnitude underneath the saddle were measured before and after diagnostic analgesia.

Results

The saddle consistently slipped to one side in 38/71 (54%) of horses with hindlimb lameness, compared with 1/26 (4%) horses with forelimb lameness, 0/20 (0%) with back pain and/or sacroiliac joint region pain and 0/11 (0%) non-lame horses. The association between saddle slip and hindlimb lameness was significant (r² 0.548, p<0.001). Diagnostic analgesia abolishing the hindlimb lameness eliminated the saddle slip in 37/38 horses (97%). In 2 horses the saddle continued to slip after resolution of lameness; one horse had bilateral forelimb lameness and the other horse had concurrent hindlimb and forelimb lameness. The saddle of both horses was asymmetrically flocked. The saddle slipped to the side of the lamest hindlimb in most horses (32/37 [86%]). No horse with saddle slip had significant left–right asymmetry of the back at 4 predetermined sites.

Conclusions and clinical relevance

Hindlimb lameness is an important factor in inducing saddle slip. Saddle slip may be an indicator of the presence of hindlimb lameness.

Houston’s Biggest Race Ever Drawing Major Coverage

Houston’s Biggest Race Ever Drawing Major Coverage:

Houston TX, (SHRP) – Sam Houston Race Park officials are pleased to announce a new television partnership with HRTV and FOX Sports Southwest which will give race fans in Houston and across the nation the opportunity to watch the most anticipated racing event in Texas in 2013.
In a partnership, HRTV, “the network for Horse Sports” will broadcast a two hour special beginning at 8:00 pm (CT) from Sam Houston Race Park on January 26. The special will include live race coverage and special events as part of the stakes-filled card highlighted by the newly created $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic and the Grade 3, $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup.
In addition to coverage of the races, HRTV will begin promoting the Houston Ladies Classic to its national viewers beginning January 21 with both commercials and web-handicapping features.
The key contenders will be profiled on HRTV’s Race Day America and handicapping shows including First Call, The Edge and Against The Odds. The Park’s onsite live host will be ESPN Radio’s Fred Faour, host of the “The Blitz” and noted racing expert and handicapper.
“As a lifelong Houstonian and racing enthusiast, I am thrilled to be a part of the coverage of the Houston Ladies Classic,” said Faour. “It’s awesome to see an event of this magnitude at Sam Houston Race Park; I think it is going to be one of the best sporting events this city has ever hosted.”
In addition to HRTV, Sam Houston Race Park has come to terms with Fox Sports Southwest to provide live local coverage of stakes filled day over its network which spans Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
“We’re excited to work with Sam Houston Race Park to showcase their richest race and broaden the track’s exposure,” said FOX Sports Southwest Senior Vice President/General Manager Jon Heidtke. “This is another opportunity to grow our regional profile by adding a prestigious event like the Houston Ladies Classic to our programming lineup. We look forward to a successful partnership.”
“We are pleased to welcome HRTV and Fox Sports Southwest as broadcast partners for this exceptional night of racing,” said Andréa Young, Sam Houston Race Park’s president. “Their coverage will enable racing fans in Houston and across the country to enjoy some of the best racing in the nation. It is going to be a great day for Houston.”
For more information on upcoming shows, events and tickets, please visit www.shrp.com.

Texas Racing Commission Approves Race Dates

Texas Racing Commission Approves Race Dates:
AUSTIN, (TRC) – The Texas Racing Commission on Tuesday approved a total of 109 live Thoroughbred dates for 2013 among the state’s three major Thoroughbred tracks, roughly on par with the number of 2012 dates.
Sam Houston Race Park will start off the year with a 33-day Thoroughbred meet running four days a week, from January 18 to March 17. Lone Star Park will begin its 50-day Thoroughbred meet on April 11 and run through July 6, also running four days a week, with some exceptions. Retama Park’s 26-day Thoroughbred meet is scheduled to commence October 4, running on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of the year.
The Commission approved breed splits of simulcast purse funds for 2013 as follows:
* LSP – Arabian 1%; Paint 0.25%; Quarter 18.2875%; Thoroughbred 80.4625%; this equates to a 1.5% increase in QH purse revenue and a 1.5% decrease in TB purse revenue.
* SHRP – Arabian 1.4%; Paint 0.60%; Quarter 21.56%; Thoroughbred 76.44%; these are the same percentages that are currently in place for 2012.
* RET – Arabian 1.5%; Paint 0.50%; Quarter 23.52%; Thoroughbred 74.48%; this equates to a 2% increase in QH purse revenue and a 2% decrease in TB purse revenue.
* SBP – Arabian 1.5%; Paint 0.50%; Quarter 49%; Thoroughbred 49%
The allocation of 2013 escrowed purse funds remains the same, at 72.075% for Quarter Horses and 20.925% for Thoroughbreds.
Also at the meeting, the commission approved Nevada-based Pinnacle Entertainment’s request to purchase 75.5% of the racing assets of Retama Park. The transition is expected to be completed by February 1st.

Changes in Eye Temperature and Stress Assessment in Horses During Show Jumping Competitions

Changes in Eye Temperature and Stress Assessment in Horses During Show Jumping Competitions: Abstract: High stress levels in horses during sporting events can influence the animal’s performance in competitions as well as their welfare. This study investigated the use of infrared thermography (IRT) measurement as a rapid, noninvasive, and accurate method for stress assessment in horses during sport competitions and compared IRT with a commonly used physiological method used for stress assessment and salivary cortisol. IRT and salivary cortisol responses were measured 3 hours before the competition, immediately following the competition, and 3 hours after the competition, each day during the 3 days of a show jumping event. Salivary cortisol values ranged from −0.11 ± 4.51 ng/mL in 5-year-old animals to 1.10 ± 2.20 ng/mL in 4-year-old animals, whereas eye temperature values ranged from 35.84 ± 1.16°C in 6-year-old animals to 36.08 ± 1.11°C in 5-year-old animals. The results obtained suggested that IRT measurements constitute an effective method for detecting stress in horses subjected to the acute events of show jumping.

The Effect of Exercise and Nutritional Supplementation on Proinflammatory Cytokine Expression in Young Racehorses During Training

The Effect of Exercise and Nutritional Supplementation on Proinflammatory Cytokine Expression in Young Racehorses During Training: Abstract: The inflammatory response to vigorous exercise ranges from the mild symptoms of delayed-onset muscle soreness to debilitating injuries affecting soft tissue, joint, and bone. Although there is a great deal of information available on the inflammatory response to exercise in human athletes, less information is available regarding the inflammatory response to exercise in young horses undergoing training for racing careers. Here, we assessed the cytokine response to exercise in a group of young Thoroughbred racehorses during their initial training. Because there is interest in nonpharmacologic approaches to control or ameliorate exercise-induced inflammation, we also examined the anti-inflammatory effect of a nutritional supplement fed to half of the horses undergoing training. Twenty-five Thoroughbred horses aged 2 years were followed through their initial race training. Peripheral blood samples were collected at various times during the exercise for the quantitation of lactic acid, oxidative stress, and inflammatory cytokine gene expression. There was an intensity-dependent effect of exercise on lactate, malondialdehyde, and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression. Although training itself was associated with an overall reduction in inflammatory markers, horses receiving the supplement exhibited further reductions in their indicators of inflammation. As such, this study provides novel evidence of nutritional supplementation reducing postexercise inflammation.

Texas H.O.R.S.E Hires Dan Fick as New Executive Director

Texas H.O.R.S.E Hires Dan Fick as New Executive Director: The board of directors of Texas H.O.R.S.E has hired horse racing industry executive Dan Fick of Granbury, Texas, to the position of executive director effective Jan. 1, 2013. The current executive director Val Clark is leaving Texas H.O.R.S.E. to pursue other career opportunities and will be working closely with Fick to facilitate an efficient transition.

Paula Wood & Donas Suen Boon Win NCHA Futurity Non-Pro

Paula Wood & Donas Suen Boon Win NCHA Futurity Non-Pro:

Paula Wood

The final two sets of cattle on Thursday, Dec. 13 put the non-pros of the National Cutting Horse Association Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas, to the test. They were challenging, but Paula Wood used that to her advantage to win the Futurity Non-Pro with Donas Suen Boon.

Young Destini Benson & Jimmy Cracked Corn Top NCHA Futurity Amateur

Young Destini Benson & Jimmy Cracked Corn Top NCHA Futurity Amateur:

Destini Benson

It was the highest achievement of a young life when Destini Benson, 19, won the National Cutting Horse Association Amateur Futurity finals Thursday night, marking a 217 on her dad’s gelding, Jimmy Cracked Corn (Widows Freckles x Bobcorn x Bob Acre Doc). Benson’s 3-year-old had been injured and her father’s competition hopes were dashed by back surgery, so Benson, Hillsborough, N.J., took over the gelding’s reins to compete at her first-ever NCHA Futurity. She banked $8,775 for the win.

Double Dose of Rice Produces First NCHA Futurity Open Championship Tie Since 1964

Double Dose of Rice Produces First NCHA Futurity Open Championship Tie Since 1964:

NCHA Futurity Co-Champions Tarin & Ronnie Rice

CR Tuff Hearted Cat, a mare ridden by Ronnie Rice, 60, Centerville, Texas, and He Bea Cat, a gelding ridden by Ronnie’s great-nephew, Tarin Rice, 23, Jacksboro, Texas, each marked 222.5 scores during Saturday’s National Cutting Horse Association Futurity Open finals in Fort Worth, Texas, producing the second tie in the event’s 50-year history, and earning owners of each horse $201,971.

Wobbler Syndrome: An Increasingly Recognized Problem

Wobbler Syndrome: An Increasingly Recognized Problem: Regardless the type of cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM or wobbler syndrome), many of these cases can be managed successfully, thanks to a recent increased appreciation by owners, trainers, and veterinarians.

Pre- and Probiotics for Horses

Pre- and Probiotics for Horses: Hindgut health is key to horses' health and performance. Providing pre- and probiotics to enhance horses' hindgut microflora, along with maintaining a proper nutrition program and a balanced diet, can have positive effects on your horse's health.

Surgical Treatment of Bone Cysts

Surgical Treatment of Bone Cysts: Dr. Liz Santschi presents a method of treating of medial femoral condyle subchondral bone cysts in horses using a transcondylar screw technique.

Texas Authorities Probe Horse Theft Attempt

Texas Authorities Probe Horse Theft Attempt: The theft attempt was unsuccessful, but the horse sustained several injuries when it ran through a fence during the incident.

Suppressing Estrus in Mares

Suppressing Estrus in Mares: Veterinarians have developed effective methods by which to prevent or lessen the effects of estrus in mares while still allowing them to have a second career as a broodmare later in life.

While You're Away Checklist

While You're Away Checklist: Use this handy form to leave your horse and house sitters all the information they need to care for your animals and property while you're away.

Equine Piroplasmosis in America: Re-Emergence and Control

Equine Piroplasmosis in America: Re-Emergence and Control: Of the world's horse population, only about 10% live in countries deemed free of equine piroplasmosis (EP), including the United States. However, recent outbreaks have prompted further investigation into the re-emergence and control of EP in America.

Supporting a Foundered Foot with a W-Shoe

Supporting a Foundered Foot with a W-Shoe: Farrier and instructor Chris Gregory of Heartland Horseshoeing school explains how this hand-forged, modified bar-shoe can help support horses with laminitis.

Simultaneous Ivermectin and Solanum Plant Poisoning in Horses

Simultaneous Ivermectin and <i>Solanum</i> Plant Poisoning in Horses: Recent research results suggest that horses consuming plants from the toxic Solanum family could be in danger of ivermectin poisoning, even when the anthelmintic is dosed appropriately.

Strangles: Understanding Distemper and Purpura Hemorrhagica

Strangles: Understanding Distemper and Purpura Hemorrhagica: One of the most alarming infectious diseases in the equine industry is strangles, which is noted for the characteristic large swelling of lymph nodes under the jaw or in the throat area.

AAEP 2012: Feeding the Orphan Foal

AAEP 2012: Feeding the Orphan Foal: Dr. Mary Rose Paradis of Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine talks about the challenges of raising an orphan foal and how to give these babies the best chance of success as adults during the 2012 AAEP Convention.

Study: Suspensory Injuries Could be Linked to Excessive Extended Trot

Study: Suspensory Injuries Could be Linked to Excessive Extended Trot: Recent study results suggest a possible link between movement patterns at the collected and extended trot and risk for suspensory ligament injuries.

Common Clinical Signs of Laminitis

Common Clinical Signs of Laminitis: Laminitis is a painful disease in horses that is often illustrated by classic clinical signs. Recognizing these signs during early onset and seeking immediate veterinary care can improve the outcome of treatment.

Possible Causes of Laminitis

Possible Causes of Laminitis: Endocrine disorders, toxemia, and black walnut extract exposure were just a few of the laminitis causes researchers discussed.

TheHorse.com Poll Recap: Choosing Foals' Sex

TheHorse.com Poll Recap: Choosing Foals' Sex: The majority of respondents said they'd rather not choose a future foal's sex ahead of time.

RMTC Makes Corticosteroid Recommendations

RMTC Makes Corticosteroid Recommendations: Among the recommendations was a prohibition on intra-articular (in the joint) use of corticosteroids within seven days of a race.

Scent Detecting Dogs Can Sniff Out Hospital Infections

Scent Detecting Dogs Can Sniff Out Hospital Infections: Dogs are now able to sniff out clostridium difficile with significant accuracy in samples of feces as well as the air around patients in the hospital, suggests a new study published in BMJ. Clostridium difficile is an infective component that causes many hospital acquired infections. A detection dog can recognize clostridium difficile in stool, thus identifying sick patients...

The Effect of Short- and Long-Term Treatment with Manuka Honey on Second Intention Healing of Contaminated and Noncontaminated Wounds on the Distal Aspect of the Forelimbs in Horses

A nice study showing the benefit of a specially prepared honey for wound healing.

The Effect of Short- and Long-Term Treatment with Manuka Honey on Second Intention Healing of Contaminated and Noncontaminated Wounds on the Distal Aspect of the Forelimbs in Horses:

Objectives

To compare the effects of manuka honey and manuka honey gel on second intention healing of noncontaminated distal limb wounds and those contaminated with feces.

Study Design

Experimental study.

Animals

Standardbred horses (n = 10).

Methods

Five full-thickness wounds (2 × 2 cm) were created on both metacarpi. Wounds on 1 forelimb were covered with horse feces for 24 hours. Wounds on the contralateral limb were left uncontaminated. Wounds were assigned to the following 5 different treatments: manuka honey, manuka honey gel or gel applied for 12 days, manuka honey gel applied throughout healing and untreated control. Wound area was measured on day 1 then weekly until day 42 and time to complete healing was recorded.

Results

Wounds treated with manuka honey gel throughout healing healed faster than all other wounds (P < .05). Wounds treated with manuka honey and manuka honey gel for 12 days healed faster than gel control and untreated control wounds (P < .05). Wounds treated with manuka honey and manuka honey gel for 12 days and throughout healing were smaller than gel control and untreated control wounds until day 35 (P < .05). Wounds contaminated with feces had greater retraction for 7 days, but healed faster than noncontaminated wounds (P < .05).

Conclusions

Treatment of wounds with manuka honey and manuka honey gel reduced wound retraction and overall healing time compared with gel and untreated control wounds.

Excision of the Deep Branch of the Lateral Palmar Nerve of Horses to Resolve Lameness Caused by Proximal Suspensory Desmitis

Here is a study with a new surgical technique to treat forelimb suspensory desmitis.

Excision of the Deep Branch of the Lateral Palmar Nerve of Horses to Resolve Lameness Caused by Proximal Suspensory Desmitis:

Objective

To assess outcome after neurectomy of the deep branch of the lateral palmar nerve (DBLPaN) as a treatment for horses with persistent lameness associated with chronic proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD) of the thoracic limb.

Study Design

Case series.

Animals

Adult, mixed-breed horses (n = 4), weighing 510–585 kg, used for amateur show-jumping.

Methods

Records of 4 horses chronically lame because of PSD of one or both thoracic limbs that were treated by neurectomy of the DBLPaN were reviewed. The site of pain causing lameness was localized using regional anesthesia. The proximal aspect of the suspensory ligament of the affected limb(s) of all horses were enlarged on ultrasonographic examination, but fiber disruption was not observed. All horses remained lame after conservative therapy. Neurectomy was performed with the horses anesthetized and positioned in dorsal recumbency.

Results

All 4 horses were sound at 6 weeks and remained sound for at least 12 months after neurectomy.

Conclusion

Lameness in horses caused by chronic PSD can be resolved by neurectomy of the DBLPaN in horses that are refractory to conservative management.

January Chatter is online

January Chatter is online: The January issue of Cutting Horse Chatter, featuring full coverage of the 2012 Mercuria NCHA World Finals, is now online. The February issue, the Chatter‘s annual Stallion Issue, will feature coverage of the 2012 NCHA Futurity, plus an in-depth look … Continue reading →

AVMA's role as education accreditor scrutinized

AVMA's role as education accreditor scrutinized: USDE addresses critics as scheduled review of COE draws near

Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management

Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management: To alleviate this equine joint pain caused by osteoarthritis, veterinarians most often turn to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids, but how do all the different medications stack up against each other?

Thoroughbred Incentive Program to Continue in 2013

Thoroughbred Incentive Program to Continue in 2013: The Jockey Club launched TIP to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines by offering sponsorship for Thoroughbred-only classes, divisions, and high point awards at open horse shows and competitions.

Breeders' Cup: All Equine Drug Tests Negative

Breeders' Cup: All Equine Drug Tests Negative: All horses' pre-race total carbon dioxide levels were tested. The top finishers in each race and some randomly selected animals also had samples screened for more than 45 anabolic steroids and hundreds of other prohibited drugs..

Diagnosing, Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses

Diagnosing, Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses: Suspect tendon and ligament injuries if a golden oldie turns up lame. One veterinarian says geriatrics often suffer these types of injuries for reasons unique to their age group.

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM): Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis is a progressive and potentially fatal neurological disease in horses caused by protozoal (single cell) microorganisms, most commonly Sarcocystis neurona, which causes inflammation in the brain and/or spinal cord.

Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Although the majority of horses with gastric ulcers do not show outward clinical signs, chronic or low-grade colic can be an indicator of ulcers.

Coronavirus: A Cause of Enteric Disease in Adult Horses?

Coronavirus: A Cause of Enteric Disease in Adult Horses?: Although equine coronavirus is a commonly identified in foals, accumulating evidence associates it with recent enteric disease outbreaks in adult horses.

Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Continue to Rise

Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Continue to Rise: As of Nov. 6, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) disease maps indicated that the WNV and EEE totals had risen to 620 and 204, respectively.

Idle Periods for 2-Year-Old Thoroughbreds: Negative or Necessary?

Idle Periods for 2-Year-Old Thoroughbreds: Negative or Necessary?: While training breaks are needed for growth and development, prolonged periods without work appear to increase the time it takes a horse to start a race.

Age for Onset of Osteoarthritis

Age for Onset of Osteoarthritis: At what age is osteoarthritis likely to start in a horse?

Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget

Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget: Because therapies for OA-affected horses can be expensive and required for many years, veterinarians should extract as much information from less costly routine tests as possible, and owners should communicate expectations and budget constraints.

Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse

Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse: Conduct a thorough prepurchase examination, use a team approach--including the veterinarian--when conditioning a horse for his career, identify problems before they become clinical, and make use of modern medicine when problems do arise.

UC Davis to Test Experimental Drug for Treating Laminitis

UC Davis to Test Experimental Drug for Treating Laminitis: Veterinarians have announced plans to conduct the first clinical trial of an experimental drug that has shown promise in treating horses stricken with laminitis.

Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure

Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure: Using a cut-out English saddle pad yielded lower pressure in the back part of the saddle, better heat distribution, and a lower heart rate variability measurements when compared to not using a pad.

Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure

Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure: Using a cut-out English saddle pad yielded lower pressure in the back part of the saddle, better heat distribution, and a lower heart rate variability measurements when compared to not using a pad.

RMTC Approves Medication Thresholds, Withdrawal Times

RMTC Approves Medication Thresholds, Withdrawal Times: The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors has approved thresholds and withdrawal guidelines for six medications that have been identified by the American Association of Equine Practitioners as having therapeutic purposes.

Weed of the Month: Common Milkweed

Weed of the Month: Common Milkweed: Common milkweed produces cardiac-glycosides that are toxic to horses and might cause depression, irregular heartbeat, diarrhea, overall weakness, and labored breathing. Death might occur within 24 hours.

Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces ERAV Vaccine

Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces ERAV Vaccine: Equine rhinitis A virus, which affects both upper and lower airways, can be spread by contact through nasal secretions and aerosol inhalation.

Placentitis and Foals' Athletic Prognosis

Placentitis and Foals' Athletic Prognosis: Researchers found few significant differences in athletic performance between foals born to healthy mares and those treated for placentitis.

EPM: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

EPM: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention: EPM is a tricky disease to definitively diagnose and treat and, thus, has been an area of much research. One researcher provided veterinarians and horse owners with an update on current EPM diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and research.

Hawthorne Race Course Continues to Deal with EHV-1

Hawthorne Race Course Continues to Deal with EHV-1: On Nov. 16, track officials confirmed that a horse who died Nov. 14 and one other ailing horse had tested positive for EHV-1. The deceased horse is the third confirmed death from EHV-1 during the outbreak that started last month.

Kelly Hart to Host Free Equine Law Webinar

Kelly Hart to Host Free Equine Law Webinar:
On December 6, 2012, we will be putting on a free equine law webinar for clients and potential clients involved in the horse industry. Details are below.
Title: Top Three Things That Cause Equine Litigation & How to Avoid Them
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Time: 12:00PM to 1:00PM CST
Those who wish to participate should click on this link to pre-register: Pre-Register for Webinar

 

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Cody Ohl Day in Hico Texas!

Cody Ohl Day - Hico Texas :: Cody Ohl Day. On behalf of the Hico City Council, I, Mayor Tooley, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2012 to be Cody Ohl Day in recognition of both his recent ...
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Eye Evaluation in Equine Prepurchase Exams

We find at least one horse a year that is blind in one eye during a prepurchase exam. A exam for purchase can help identify significant problems and save you from purchasing a horse with lameness issues or other problems.

Eye Evaluation in Equine Prepurchase Exams: One key area of the prepurechase exam is the ocular evaluation, and while not all eye anomalies are detrimental to vision, others can cause sale talks to cease....

Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions

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'Learning Theory' to Improve Veterinarian Safety

'Learning Theory' to Improve Veterinarian Safety: "Learning theory," the body of research that has led to a better understanding of how horses learn, behave, and react, could help improve veterinarian safety while working around difficult equine patients....