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A previously well 4-year-old boy presented to the emergency room with progressive cyanosis, pallor and vomiting over the last 5 h. Oxygen saturation on pulse oximetry was 87–89% despite 9 L/min of supplemental oxygen. He was tachypnoeic and had a systolic heart murmur, with no other findings on clinical examination.
Natália, Noronha +3 more
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IntroductionLameness originating from the distal limb is common in sport horses and can vary depending on the dynamics of movement and the surface, with differences in shoeing exacerbating this variability. Driving horses work primarily on hard surfaces (
Valentina Zalig +6 more
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Correlations between the equine metacarpophalangeal joint angulation and toe conformation in statics [PDF]
The angulation of the equine fetlock determines the load of associated tendons and probably their predisposition for injuries. However, it is questionable how the individual toe conformation and tendon properties interact with the dorsal ...
Jenny Hagen, Kaid Kojah, Michael Geiger
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Evaluation of changes in equine care and limb-related abnormalities in working horses in Jaipur, India, as part of a two year participatory intervention study. [PDF]
Previous studies have found the prevalence of lameness in working horses to be 90-100%. Risk factors for lameness in this important equine population, together with risk-reduction strategies adopted by their owners, are poorly understood.
Helen R Whay +7 more
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Attenuation From Shoes and Pads in Equine Nuclear Scintigraphy, With Relevance to Solar Views
Nuclear scintigraphy can be beneficial in the investigation of equine lameness and poor performance. Images obtained through the sole allow for better identification of a region of increased radionuclide uptake in the foot.
Lea Walker +4 more
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FIELD STUDY OF THE PREVALENCE OF LAMENESS IN HORSES IN THREE PROVINCES OF IRAN [PDF]
A population of 364 show jumper horses was examined for signs of lameness in three province of Iran, i.e., Tehran, Isfahan and Fars. The basis of the survey was the inability of the horse to take part in jumping exercise.
A.T. Naeini and B. T. Niak
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Welfare Status of Working Horses and Owners′ Perceptions of Their Animals
Appropriate interventions to improve working equine welfare should be proposed according to scientific evidence that arises from different geo-cultural contexts.
Daniela Luna +3 more
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Effect of inbreeding on the “Club Foot” disorder in Arabian Pureblood horses reared in Italy [PDF]
Background: “The Club Foot” (or “Mismatched Foot”) is an acquired or congenital flexural deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint, caused by a shortening of the musculotendinous unit of the deep digital flexor tendon.
Lisa Comparini +3 more
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Shoeing with regard to soundness and welfare
Clive Meers Rainger, RSS BII CLS examines how shoeing and trimming impact soundness
Clive Meers Rainger
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A prolonged break-over phase might be an indication of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders and can be measured with optical motion capture (OMC) systems, inertial measurement units (IMUs) and force plates.
M Tijssen +6 more
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