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Lameness Locator Moves Equine Veterinary Technology a Step Ahead

While not without its detractors, some vets believe this system helps make subjectivity less of a factor in lameness exams
By John Bradshaw posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
Performing lameness examinations has never been an exact science. Even the best equine veterinarians do not always agree on the cause or even the location of difficult lamenesses. Now, a relatively new piece of veterinary technology is taking the subjectivity out of lameness exams.
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A Sampling of Soaks and Poultices

Hoof treatment manufacturers and distributors list what they find are the benefits of using their products
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Hoof poultices and soaks are used for hoof injuries, abscesses, puncture wounds, thrush, white line disease and other foot problems. Not a recent discovery, poultices of various types of clay and mud have been used for human afflictions for thousands of years, and eventually for their animals as well.
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Farrier How-To

Treating Laminitis with Casting Tape and Orthotics

By delivering support with a unique system, a hoof-care team successfully addressed laminitis
By Dave Richards posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
I find that the genius of modern medicine lies in its discovery that by uniting the expertise of the primary care physician, various specialists and the concern of the patient, a cooperative team effort results in a more accurate diagnosis of symptoms and a more successful treatment of the patient.
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Common Mediolateral Metrics of the Equine Fore Foot Following the Use of a Standardized Trimming Technique

Border asymmetry in hooves seems influenced by conformation, shifts in loading
By Mark Caldwell posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
Mediolateral foot imbalance has been cited as a prolific cause of, or a predisposing factor for equine lameness (Stashak 1987; Balch et al. 1995; Wilson et al. 1998). Wilson et al. (1998) demonstrated that the elevation of one area of the equine foot results in an increased load in the region. They conclude a horse is unable to compensate for acute foot imbalance by redistributing the load under the foot.
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Research Journal: March 2011

By Albert Kane posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
An experimental study was conducted with 13 horses to examine the effects of the carbohydrate model for laminitis on the basement membranes in epithelial tissues other than the hoof. The basement membranes of tissues from several parts of the body were examined 24 and 48 hours following the onset of laminitis.
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Farriers' Roundtable

Where should you draw the line in trying to save crippled horses?
March 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
Where should you draw the line in trying to save crippled horses?
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Research Journal: January/February 2011

By Albert Kane posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
A cross-sectional study of 462 horses examined at a veterinary referral hospital was conducted to investigate the relationship between sidebone (ossification of the collateral cartilages) and injury to the collateral ligaments of the coffin joint or coffin bone.
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