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Research Journal

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2003
Source: Albert J. Kane, DVM, MPVM, PhD
This experimental study examined the effects of dorso-palmar and medio-lateral hoof imbalance on intra-articular pressure and fluid distribution in the coffin joint. Cadaver limbs were loaded in a hydraulic press to simulate vertical forces generated by standing and walking.
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Research Journal: September/October 2003

By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
A controlled experimental trial with 16 young Standardbreds was conducted to determine if oral administration of glucosamine would influence blood levels of osteocalcin, keratan sulfate and pyridinoline crosslinks of type-I collagen as indicators for cartilage and bone metabolism during 48 weeks of race training.
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Research Journal

By Albert Kane posted on July 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Diseases
Few studies have examined the effectiveness of intensive handling of newborn foals (imprint training) as a means of producing calmer, easier to handle horses. An experimental field trial compared the behavioral responses and selected physiologic parameters of foals intensively handed within the first week of life with controls.
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Research Journal: March 2003

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
By Albert Kane posted on March 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Diseases
Effective treatment of horses with chronic laminitis remains a challenge for farriers and veterinarians. This clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the short-term effects of four approaches to shoeing the horse with chronic laminitis.
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Research Journal: December 2002

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2002 | Posted in Diseases
Binding agents that block the action of endotoxins could help protect horses from the devastating effects of endotoxemia that often follow serious bouts of colic that can lead to laminitis.
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Research Journal

By Albert Kane posted on July 1, 2002 | Posted in Education
Bone scans have proven effective in identifying the source of pain in many difficult-to-diagnose lameness cases. Because foot lameness is frequently bilateral, comparing the intensity of uptake between left and right limbs to identify “hot spots” — as is typically done — can be misleading.
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Research Journal: May/June 2002

By Albert Kane posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Diseases
While much research has focused on the theory that reduced blood flow resulting in poor tissue oxygenation is the fundamental cause of laminitis, researchers from Dr. Chris Pollitt’s laboratory in Australia have explored a new theory on the cause of laminitis at the cellular level.
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Research Journal: March 2002

By Albert Kane posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Diseases
Few epidemiologic studies have been done to identify risk factors for laminitis. This prospective case-control study was designed to identify factors that predispose horses to acute or chronic laminitis.
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