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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.
There’s no such thing as a “bad” horse
Melinda Story, the inaugural Leslie A. Malone Presidential Chair in Equine Sports Medicine, investigates the equine axial skeleton – which includes the neck, back and pelvis – and nerve pain.
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.
Emergency exercise June 15 on South Campus
On Wednesday, June 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., an emergency exercise will be held on the South Campus behind the Johnson Family Equine Hospital just south of the intersection of Phemister Road and Gillette Drive. During the exercise, you may see emergency response vehicles and first responders in hazardous material suits. Please do not call 9-1-1.
3 things to see at Spur if you want to be a veterinarian
Showcasing outreach experiences from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, visitors can engage with veterinary medicine throughout the Vida building at CSU Spur.
Passing the reins: Goodrich takes the lead on equine orthopaedics
Recently appointed to the Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Orthopaedic Research, Dr. Laurie Goodrich prepares to build on the success of the equine orthopaedics program at Colorado State University.