Equinosis
Researchers update progress and new findings at the 5th Annual Tex Cauthen Memorial Seminar. By Sara E. Coleman Increased attention has been given to racehorse welfare in recent years, with key players working diligently to determine the best ways to keep these athletes safe and sound. Held virtually, the fifth…
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By Nancy S. Loving, DVM Wellness exams and lameness evaluations often pose challenges for equine practitioners to pin down the root of a horse’s problem. Get it right and the client is forever indebted and is quick to voice confidence in your skills. Get it wrong, and they may abandon…
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By Nancy S. Loving, DVM There has been a long-standing discussion amongst many equine veterinarians about the confidence they feel using the naked eye to evaluate and assess lame horses. Many feel certain that they have a keen eye and can discern even subtle gait asymmetries, and think that there…
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For those unfamiliar with how the Equinosis Q – Lameness Locator works, the Paulick Report published a very nice overview this morning written by Sarah Coleman. Kudos to Dr. Rhodes Bell for elevating the care racehorses receive in the Lexington area. Objectivity and transparency – a winning combination for equine…
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From: Equinosis, LLC Veterinary Advisory Council – Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, DACVS | Laurie Tyrrell, DVM | Deborah Sieber, BVetMed | Christina Frigast, CANDMEDVET MRCVS On November 5th, 2019, the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians (NAARV) released a statement supporting the recent reforms enacted in California and called for continued improvement in pre-race protocols. Their recommendations included the use of inertial sensor measurement with the Equinosis Q (Lameness Locator®) in addition to the existing pre–race examination. We affirm this significant…
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