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Case Study:  Shockwave Therapy
Performance Horses, Emergencies, Lameness Irongate Equine Performance Horses, Emergencies, Lameness Irongate Equine

Case Study: Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Technology (ESWT) uses a specialized machine to provide a high-energy, focused pressure wave to a specific location on the body. This results in several biological changes in the tissues being treated. It stimulates the release of proteins associated with the healing process, as well as regulating inflammation and providing analgesia (pain relief). 

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Helping a Downed Horse
Emergencies, Farm Management Howard Ketover, DVM Emergencies, Farm Management Howard Ketover, DVM

Helping a Downed Horse

In winter terrain and weather, a horse that’s down on ice is in a life threatening situation. The horse may be suffering from an injury from falling on the ice, or have hypothermia from laying in the snow/ice for a long period of time. This is often from an inability to stand due to poor traction and muscle weakness from the cold.

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What to do About Choke
Emergencies Lisa Nesson, DVM Emergencies Lisa Nesson, DVM

What to do About Choke

Esophageal obstruction (choke) is a condition in horses that occurs when food becomes lodged in a horse’s esophagus. When the food gets stuck, it blocks the esophagus, rendering the horse unable to eat or drink. Choke should be considered an emergency

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