Suspensory desmitis
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Bent legs in foals
Bent legs in foals are a common problem. Horses can be born with bent legs, or the problem can develop in the first few weeks or months of life. The majority will self-correct with time, but some cases will either fail to improve or get progressively worse, necessitating veterinary treatment. In this article published earlier this year in Horse & Hound, Matt Smith gives an overview of the condition and its treatment.
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Standing Fracture Repair In Thoroughbred Racehorses
Fractures of the metacarpal and metatarsal condyles (cannon bone), and proximal phalanx (long pastern bone) are of the most common fractures in racehorses.
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Arthroscopic surgery – how does it work?
Arthroscopic surgery has revolutionised the treatment of joint problems, in man and horses alike. The technique is minimally invasive, causing the patient minimal discomfort.
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Thermoregulation – beating the heat
In the second article written earlier this year for endurance GB, NEH Sports Medicine Specialist Fran James discusses thermoregulation in endurance horses.
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Common Injuries in Endurance Horses
In the first of two articles written for endurance GB, NEH Sports Medicine Specialist Fran James discusses common orthopaedic injuries in endurance horses.
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What Does It Take To Become A Remedial Farrier?
Farriery is a highly skilled profession which requires considerable training to become qualified.
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Equine Influenza – An Overview
Equine flu is a highly contagious viral disease which can affect all equine species, including donkeys.
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Neurological Disease
There have been at least 2 reported outbreaks of EHV-1 neurological disease in racing Thoroughbreds in 2017. The first occurred in Pau, France, in April, where 2 horses were euthanased and 27 horses were affected. The disease was limited to one barn with no spread to other barns.
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Focus on Fractures
This month’s fracture is a 4 year old gelding in jump race training which sustained a mid-body fracture on its left hind medial proximal sesamoid bone.
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Embryo Transfer
Embryo transfer is an increasingly popular technique with many advantages for the breeder. Newmarket Equine Hospital is pleased to offer this service and several of our stud vets are experienced in this procedure.
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Irregular heart beat? – Atrial Fibriallation explained
Atrial fibrillation is a cause of an abnormal heart rhythm. It is one of the most common rhythm disturbances that occur in the horse, and is also seen in humans too.
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