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UC Davis Performs First PET Scan on Standing Horse

February 4, 2019 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Lamenesses

The University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has successfully used positron emission tomography (PET) on a standing horse.

Gaining A Clearer Picture Of Navicular Problems

The role of medical imaging in treatment and management decisions

By Sarah M. Puchalski and Weston Davis posted on July 4, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

“No foot, no horse.” On this age-old adage, we can all agree. But what, specifically, is wrong in that foot?

Using MRI to Help Diagnose Foot Problems

Researchers and practitioners continue to expand their use of new imaging technology

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can produce images of the inner structures of the body, including a horse's hoof.

Teaming Up Against Coffin Joint Ligament Injuries

Proper diagnosis, special shoeing relieve ligament tension and help return horses to soundness

By Randy S Luikart and Noel Muller posted on March 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy, Education

Collateral ligament (CL) injuries of the distal inter-phalangeal joint (coffin joint) are a fairly common injury among certain classes of athletic horses.

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By Albert Kane posted on May 1, 2005 | Posted in Education

Researchers examined the relationship between hoof acceleration patterns and dynamic properties of the racetrack surface. Eight clinically normal horses with accelerometers attached to each hoof were galloped along a straightaway in repeated trials. Between each trial, the track was harrowed and water was added to change surface properties. After each trial, dynamic properties of the track were measured near each hoof print for several strides.

Veterinarians' Roundtable

March 1, 2005 | Posted in Diseases

Is it really navicular disease, or just tendonitis? Are they the same thing? If they are different, how can they be treated differently?

Polishing The Image: Learn To Use X-rays, Imaging Tools Properly

French equine veterinarian urges farriers to learn to use X-rays, other imaging tools, properly

By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment

Dr. Phillippe Benoit, equine veterinarian to the French Olympian Equestrian Team, told those in attendance at the Cornell Farrier Conference in early November that Xrays can be an important tool for veterinarians and for farriers — if they are good X-rays.

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Kansan Farrier Association & Double Bar One Clinic

Date: 04/03/20

Location: Leoti, KS

The Kansas Farriers Association and Double Bar One will host a farriers clinic April 3-4, 2020, in Leoti, Kansas. Jake Engler is the clinician.

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