Journal of Equine Veterinary Science- Equine Posture Analysis: Development of a simple tool to record equine thoracolumbar posture December 5, 2018Musculoskeletal assessment of horses includes assessment of conformation, symmetry and postural alignment of the equine spine [1,2,3]. In the quadruped mammal, the thoracolumbar (TL) spine is aligned horizontally, with a position of relative extension described as lordotic and in the horse,if this lordosis is increased, may contribute to osseous and/or soft tissue injuries [4]. Vertebral […]
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- Allantoic metabolites, progesterone and estradiol-17β remain unchanged after infection in an experimental model of equine ascending placentitis November 29, 2018The objective of this study was to characterize the metabolomic profile of equine allantoic fluid in the pregnant mare with and without experimentally induced ascending placentitis, with the goal of identifying biomarkers of this disease. We compared the onset of metabolomic changes to common modalities for diagnosis of ascending placentitis, including measurement of the combined […]
- Radiation Exposure to Personnel Obtaining Equine Appendicular Radiographs Using a Hand-Held Generator November 29, 2018Knowledge of radiation exposure in equine radiography is very limited. A study evaluating operator exposure confirmed the benefits of shielding, but exposure to personnel holding cassettes was not evaluated1. This is an analytic study with the objective to measure and compare radiation exposures to personnel using a hand-held generator with and without lead shielding. A […]
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- Horses Surrendered From Virginia Rescue Farm December 8, 2018More than 40 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being surrendered by the operators of Eagle Hill Equine Rescue, located near Fredericksburg, Virginia. The post Horses Surrendered From Virginia Rescue Farm appeared first on The Horse.
- How to Measure Back Pain in Horses December 8, 2018When a horse shows signs of poor performance, rearing or bucking under saddle, and sensitivity when grooming, an owner might conclude that he has a sore back. But when is an issue truly back pain, and when is it secondary to another orthopedic issue? One veterinarian weighs in. The post How to Measure Back Pain […]
- EIA in Colorado Horses: Case Confirmed in Fremont County December 7, 2018This is the fourth confirmed case of EIA in Colorado horses this year. The post EIA in Colorado Horses: Case Confirmed in Fremont County appeared first on The Horse.
- Horse Blanketing FAQs December 7, 2018On or off? Hot or cold? Lightweight or heavyweight? We'll answer these questions and more. The post Horse Blanketing FAQs appeared first on The Horse.
- Wild Horses and Helicopters: Hearing Scheduled in Utah December 7, 2018The hearing on the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in wild horse and burro management will take place Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6–7 p.m., at the BLM Vernal Field Office. The post Wild Horses and Helicopters: Hearing Scheduled in Utah appeared first on The Horse.
- Horses Surrendered From Virginia Rescue Farm December 8, 2018