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Research Journal: September/October 2008

By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Lamenesses
This landmark study examined correlations between hoof shape and laminar morphology. The hypothesis was that hoof shape would be related to the shape and orientation of the lamina at the cellular level and that this relationship would vary between breeds.
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Soring

Disgraceful Practice Continues

Illegal or not, some still resort to this abusive and unethical method to enhance gaited horse animation and gain an edge in the show ring
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

The Horse Industry Organization (HIO) operating plan contract for the 14 certified groups states, “A pressure shoeing violation shall be defined as soring, trimming or engaging in any practice the result of which causes the inducement of pain in the sole of the foot.”


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Research Journal: December 2007

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
Force plate measurements are commonly used to evaluate lameness in saddle horses. This experimental study was designed to determine if breed differences influence ground reaction forces measured in sound and lame warmbloods and Quarter Horses.
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New Bolton Names Laminitis Researcher

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine to focus funds, efforts on causes and treatments of the condition
September 1, 2007 | Posted in Education

Dr. Hannah Galantino-Homer has been appointed senior research investigator of the newly created laminitis research initiative at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She will serve as a leading investigator in Penn Vet’s laminitis research efforts.


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Research Journal: September/October 2007

By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2007 | Posted in Lamenesses
A case-control study was used to examine the relationships between exercise history, toe grabs and the risk of catastrophic proximal sesamoid bone fracture in racing Thoroughbreds. Researchers collected the lower limbs and shoes of 269 horses that were examined by necropsy as part of the California Horse Racing Board’s Postmortem Program and official race and timed work records were obtained from the Jockey Club.
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Research Journal: July/August 2007

By Albert Kane posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Diseases
A trial was conducted with 75 Thoroughbred foals in central Kentucky to evaluate the effects of a preventive regimen of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG, Adequan) injections starting at 8 weeks of age.
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Briefings

December 1, 2006 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
Chris Gregory takes pains to minimize the length of contact with the frog when hot fitting a bar shoe.
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