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Important research on the effects of commonly used blocks in the localization of lameness in the horse. For decades we have made interpretations based on simple anatomy but knowing that the anesthetic can seep into surrounding structures confounding our interpretations. Here we look at blocking the distal interphalangeal joint and its effect on the rest … Read more
Introducing sensitive mechanical tools to determine gait asymmetries in horses has brought a much-needed objective look at lameness assessment. The sensitivity of these tools has increased a problem that has always existed in horse movement assessment: is the asymmetry I am observing mechanical or pain-related? This study takes the first step at exploring this problem … Read more
A field approach to observing changes in behavioural welfare indicators over 2 years in stabled horses Animal. 2024 Feb 29;18(4):101120. doi: 10.1016/j.animal.2024.101120. Online ahead of print. Authors A Ruet 1 , J Lemarchand 2 , C Briant 2 , C Arnould 2 , L Lansade 2 Affiliations 1 INRAE, CNRS, University of Tours, PRC, 37380, … Read more
Though not approved for horses in the USA yet, this has been a useful antibiotic for horses in Japan. DrO Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics cut-off determination for fosfomycin using Monte Carlo simulation in healthy horses J Vet Med Sci. 2024 Feb 12. doi: 10.1292/jvms.23-0476. Online ahead of print. Authors Taisuke Kuroda 1 , Yohei Minamijima 2 , Hidekazu … Read more