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KTTN: Veterinary research offers hope for human arthritis
Researchers at Colorado State University are advancing our understanding of how osteoarthritis progresses in horses. Their work could eventually aid individuals who develop the degenerative disease following an injury to a knee, elbow, or shoulder. Lynn Pezzanite, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and assistant professor at Colorado State University, noted that the disease impacts nearly eight out of ten horses over the age of 15.
Horse Illustrated: Colitis in Horses
Yvette Nout-Lomas, DVM, Ph.D., explains that colitis in general refers to the inflammation of the lining of the large colon or hindgut in the horse. This leads to thickening of the wall with subsequent dysfunction, such as reduced absorption of water and nutrients. In addition, undesired substances can enter the bloodstream through the damaged sections.
The horse that roared: Lynx rises through competition ranks thanks to a new airway surgery technique at CSU
“Tie-back surgery is standard for this condition, but it doesn’t always work how we want; it is typically not the procedure that fails, but rather the cartilage is softer than the suture used; therefore, the cartilage itself can fail. A handful of people across the US and Europe and I have been working on a solution to solve that problem.” -Dr. Lauren Luedke
Platinum Performance: Podiatry: A Global View & Its Place in Curriculum
Within the halls of CSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences several veterinarians tackled challenges surrounding the practice of podiatry inside equine veterinary medicine. “We’ve taken great strides in bridging the gap between veterinarians and farriers; the two groups have really begun to come together and, in the end, it’s the horse that benefits.” -Dr. Luke Bass, Colorado State University
The Horse: Understanding Saddle Fit
“Whether from saddle fit issues or underlying back pathology (disease or damage), horses with back pain will often ‘turn off’ their stabilizing muscles, causing them to atrophy. Many horses with back pain will appear to have lost muscle mass over their topline rather quickly,” according to Erin Contino, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR, associate professor of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation at Colorado State University.
The Equine Chronicle: New Research Provides Clarity Around the Treatment of Equine Osteoarthritis
Zoetis Inc. completed a recent study investigating alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) and other prominent proteins in regenerative medicine devices that help manage equine osteoarthritis. The research was completed in partnership with Veterinary Medical Schools at the University of Pennsylvania and Colorado State University as well as a private equine practice in Missouri.
CU Anschutz News: Horse or Human? Course Gives Medical Residents View of Another Kind
“Because we have the species diversity, it provides the participating CU residents an opportunity to see a different breadth of practice,” said CSU Professor Khursheed Mama, DVM. “It teaches them how to apply what they know about human patients in a wider environment.”
Horse Illustrated: Buying a Horse: The Pre-Purchase Exam
“We want to know the entire history of the horse, but it’s important to get your hands on the horse with a physical examination. We’re not there to persuade the buyer one way or the other. We’re presenting facts." -Dr. Luke Bass
Blood Horse: CBA Holds Illuminating Veterinary Panel at Fasig-Tipton
The first study, funded by Colorado State University and published in the Equine Veterinary Journal in March, used digital radiographs to examine three different grades of lucencies in the stifles in yearlings and 2-year-olds. Led by Dr. Jeffrey Berk, the seminar included researchers Dr. Wayne McIlwraith and Dr. Christopher Kawcak.
Morris Animal Foundation: Influenza Viruses in Animals Big and Small – What You Need To Know
Dr. Kelly Diehl chats with Dr. Gabriele Landolt of Colorado State University about the "flu" in animals. The pair discuss how influenza viruses perpetuate in the environment and how some, but not all, animals are affected by influenza. Dr. Landolt discusses how to keep companion animals such as dogs and horses safe when influenza strikes.