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Kentucky Equine Research
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Managing Osteoarthritis in Horses: Combining Platelet-Rich Plasma with Corticosteroids
Combining triamcinolone with platelet-rich plasma to treat synovitis or osteoarthritis in athletic horses appears beneficial.
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Off-the-Shelf Stem Cells Safe, Effective for Synovitis in Horses
A stem cell product containing umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells was recently studied in horses with naturally occurring synovitis.
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Early Clinical Signs of PPID in Horses
Owners are encouraged to have horses examined by a veterinarian once they see hair coat changes, laminitis, weight loss, and muscle atrophy.
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Complexity of Wound Healing in Horses Thwarts Treatment Efforts
Researchers investigate novel ways to expedite wound healing in horses, including efforts proven successful in other species.
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Blood Collection, Processing, Storage Affect ACTH Levels in PPID Horses
Analytes in the blood sample can potentially degrade if stored improperly, thereby affecting the diagnosis of PPID.
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Preventing Pregnancy Losses in Mares with Salmonella Vaccine
Potential causes of pregnancy loss in Australian Thoroughbreds were recently explored, and researchers uncovered one surprising finding.
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