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New Frontiers In Diagnosing Equine Lameness, Hyrum Hoopes, Karl Hoopes
New Frontiers In Diagnosing Equine Lameness, Hyrum Hoopes, Karl Hoopes
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Lameness is one of the most common and expensive health problems seen in horses. Modern technology allows veterinarians to look beneath the surface. Tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital radiography (X-rays), nuclear scintigraphy, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography (PET) give clearer, more detailed pictures of what’s happening inside the horse’s leg. Each technology offers different advantages, from identifying uneven movement to revealing hidden damage within bones, joints, or soft tissues. When combined with veterinary visual evaluation, they help pinpoint the cause of lameness faster and more accurately than ever before.
Improving Health In Overweight Equines, Mikayla Joy, Karl Hoopes
Improving Health In Overweight Equines, Mikayla Joy, Karl Hoopes
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The primary treatments for overweight horses include diet modifications and incorporating exercise routines, with the most effective solution being a combination of both. There are special considerations and treatments for horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), which is prevalent in obese equines. This fact sheet provides information on determining body condition, managing nutrition, and incorporating exercise to improve a horse's health.
Preventing And Managing Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, Kylie Bell, Karl Hoopes
Preventing And Managing Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, Kylie Bell, Karl Hoopes
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Current industry trends regarding equine management practices largely contribute to the development of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). Research on effective medical management exists; however, we lack studies on the efficacy of equine-welfare-minded solutions. This fact sheet reviews current literature, including diagnosing, treating, and preventing EGUS. It also provides a general overview of the natural equine, promoting a greater understanding of the connection between strategies to prevent and manage EGUS.