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ASKHQ: NAVICULAR

Q: How does a vet diagnose navicular? A: In recent years most vets have moved away from the term navicular syndrome, as it does not seem specific enough to describe what’s often going on in a case of lower-limb lameness. Navicular syndrome is classified by its degenerative impact to the navicular bone itself. This is…
November 23, 20250Comments

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Heart clipped onto the hindquarter of a chestnut horse, full tacked up - HQ Magazine
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THE EQUINE HEART

Part I Text: Dr Christina Eberhardt Illustrations: Merlynn Trichardt “The horse – an extraordinary athlete with an efficient heart.” Horses are amazing athletes performing at a level that surpasses that of most other animals of similar body size. Thoroughbreds race at speeds of 64 km/h in flat races; Quarter horses reach speeds as high as 72 km/h over…
November 18, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS AN ENTEROLITH?

Q: What is an enterolith? A: An enterolith is a medical term used to describe a specific type of gastrointestinal stone or concretion that forms in the horse's digestive tract. These stones are composed of mineral or organic matter that accumulates over time, often around a central core. The precise composition of enteroliths can vary, but they…
March 10, 20250Comments

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Ask HQ – Your equestrian questions answered

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave a question that you'd like us to answer? Email us at hq@panorama.co.za, inbox us on Facebook or Instagram, or join our 'Ask HQ' Facebook group. Question: What is the difference between therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound? Asked by Caitlin White Answer: Diagnostic ultrasound involves the use of ultrasound waves to produce an image that will aid in the…
June 26, 20170Comments

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