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Equine Herpes Virus
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Can fractures be predicted?
/While catastrophic fractures are relatively rare - less than 2 percent
of all horses racing worldwide sustain them - they account for nearly 80
percent of racing-related fatalities. Even with advances in modern
veterinary medicine, fracture diagnosis can often be elusive. What if a
simple blood test could reveal a fracture or a predisposition to one
before it became a crisis?
Kimberly French (10 July 2008 - Issue 9)
Pelvic asymmetry in racehorses - increased risk of injury?
/Steeplechase racing in particular is a high risk sport for the horse. There is currently some fairly extensive research into racehorse injuries and fatalities on the racecourse, with previously published scientific reports on the subject being widely available. The racing industry is aware of the need for such reports, as the industry itself is very much in the public eye with regard to injury rates on the racecourse.
Nicole Rossa (14 February 2008 - Issue Number: 7)
Read MoreStrengthening Young Thoroughbreds' Limbs
/One of the major challenges in training racehorses is keeping them
sound. Not unlike a human athlete, a racehorse's ligaments, tendons,
bones and joints are susceptible to injury throughout its career and, at
times, it seems impossible to avoid some sort of musculoskeletal
mishap.
Kimberly French (14 February 2008 - Issue 7)
Current research on Pelvic Asymmetry in Racehorses
/Steeplechase racing in particular is a high risk sport for the horse. There is currently some fairly extensive research into racehorse injuries and fatalities on the racecourse, with previously published scientific reports on the subject being widely available.
Nicole Rossa (European Trainer - issue 19 - Autumn 2007)
Read MoreNutritional Support for bone - maintaining a strong skeleton
/The expression ‘no foot no horse’ should perhaps be extended to cover all the bones of the skeleton, for as far as racehorses are concerned, without strength and durability in this area a trainer’s job is fraught with difficulties.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 16 - Winter 2006)
Read MoreBones of contention - how to maintain a strong skeleton
/The expression no foot no horse’ should perhaps be extended to cover all the bones of the skeleton, for as far as racehorses are concerned, without strength and durability in this area a trainer’s job is fraught with difficulties. The number of training days lost to lameness in a season is testament to this. A racehorse diet should help to maintain the skeletal system during rigorous training. This task is no doubt easier when the skeletal foundations have been firmly laid in utero and during the rapid growing phase.
Dr Catherine Dunnet (19 October 2006 - Issue Number: 2)
Read MoreOsteochondritis dissecans - the development, causes and treatments of OCD
/One of the most common orthopedic problems encountered in young horses is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). This is of particular concern in the Thoroughbred industry, where horses are often bought and sold before maturation is complete and are expected to perform starting at a relatively young age. There are many common sources of confusion surrounding this disease. Deborah Spike-Pierce, DVM discusses research into the development, causes and treatment of OCD.
Deborah Spike-Pierce, DVM (13 October 2006 - Issue Number: 1)
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