Recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (paralysis) in a sample of thoroughbred yearlings

An interesting study that, as the summary concludes, almost certainly underestimates the incidence of recurrent laryngeal paralysis (RLP) in young TB’s. In this study appx 84% of those examined at a yearling TB sale were normal (grade 1, Rakestraw scale). Another 14% were grade 2 (flutter or asynchronous opening but full opening achieved). The final … Read more

Transcranial magnetic stimulation and spinal cord injury

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a relatively new technology that uses magnets to stimulate the brain. This is taken from emedicine: The development of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), in 1985, opened new possibilities for MEP studies. Barker et al created a new type of cortical magnetic stimulator, based on the principle of electromagnetic induction. [5] … Read more

Dual use of breeding stallions

Dual use of breeding stallions is possible without affecting the sperm quality Reprod Domest Anim. 2023 Mar 7. Authors Britta Hensel # 1 , Ulrike Jakop # 1 , Marion Schmicke 2 , Filip Schröter 3 4 , Markus Jung 1 , Martin Schulze 1 Affiliations 1 Institute for Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow, Bernau, … Read more

Testing different breeds for Cushings (PPID)

The first thing we learned was the time of year affected the normal values of commonly used tests for Cushing’s. In the fall normal values were higher. We started adjusting the interpretation based on the time of year and felt this worked pretty well. This paper reports that these fall changes in the normal values … Read more