Lamenesses

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Expectations of a Farrier after Surgery

Following an emergency foot or limb surgery in which the farrier was not present for the diagnosis of the issue or treatment, what and how will you directly communicate information to the farrier to ensure the hoof care follows your goals for long-term recovery?
Following an emergency foot or limb surgery in which the farrier was not present for the diagnosis of the issue or treatment, what and how will you directly communicate information to the farrier to ensure the hoof care follows your goals for long-term recovery?
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Research Journal: May/June 2012

Researchers compared to the usefulneness of computed tomography (CT), contract enhanced CT (CECT) and low field magnetic resonance imaging (LFMRI) to identify lesions causing lameness in 31 limbs of 23 horses. All horses had laeness localized to the foot with dagnostic nerve blocks, lameness localized to the foot with diagnostic nerve blocks, and the average duration of lameness was 10 months.
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Connecting The Dots

Attendees at the American Association of Equine Practitioners meeting learned the importance of developing a systematic approach to better understand conformational correctness, undesirable defects and flaws
When attempting to correct deformities and potential soundness risks, always consider what is best for the horse.
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Briefings

Once lameness concerns can be pinpointed, David Hood has had good results in controlling pain with a low-dose of Bute.
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AAEP Endeavors To Unravel Laminitis Mysteries

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation recently launched an aggressive $1 million campaign for laminitis research. The group plans to fund multiple studies that will help unravel the mysteries of this disease.
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