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Eye on Objectivity: Spring 2022 Letter from the CEO

By Andy Wolter, Equinosis CEO | Updated on May 17, 2022 | A Wolter, Multiple Limb Lameness

Dear Reader, Diagnosis of multiple limb lameness can be one of the most challenging processes our customers face. Although measuring lameness with our technology is easy, getting to its correct source under a confounding presentation is not. This entire edition of Eye on Objectivity (EoO) is dedicated to understanding what we see, what we measure, and the often-complex relationships between the cause of lameness and how it is expressed in the trotting quadruped. We hope this special edition serves as a reference guide you keep and can review before evaluating a tricky case. Using the Principle of Parsimony (known...

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Motion Sensor Technology: Advancing Racehorse Safety One Step at a Time

By Sarah E. Coleman, The Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director | Updated on February 25, 2022 | Horse Racing, Racehorse, Racetrack, Racing, S Coleman, Thoroughbred Racing

LEXINGTON, KY - The Sixth Annual Tex Cauthen Farrier, Veterinarian and Researcher Seminar was held on January 23, 2022 at the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center on the University of Kentucky campus. Focused on “Protecting the horse, the hoof and the biomechanics of the hind limb,” the day-long seminar was open to both in-person and online attendees. Equinosis Q inventor Dr. Kevin Keegan, in his third year speaking at the seminar, provided an update on the development of the tool and studies, reiterating why the technology has become increasingly important as pressure mounts on the racing industry to provide...

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Bridging the Past to New Technologies

By Nancy S. Loving, DVM, Loving Equine Clinic | Updated on December 09, 2021 | Horse Racing, NS Loving, Racehorse, Racetrack, Racing

There have been some giants in the equine veterinary industry who have paved the way for following generations of veterinary professionals. In a recent interview, one of those pioneers -- Dr. Ron Genovese -- graciously shared his insights from 56 years in the practice of lameness diagnosis. His story is an example of how new techniques and technology can combine with a lifetime of veterinary experience to improve a practitioner’s skill and ultimately lead to products as novel as The Equinosis Q with Lameness Locator developed by Dr. Kevin Keegan. Genovese grew up riding Thoroughbred racehorses, so he naturally gravitated...

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Have Attitudes Toward Using the Equinosis Q in Pre-Purchase Exams Changed?

By Sarah E. Coleman, The Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director | Updated on September 11, 2021 | Horse Racing, PPE, Pre-Purchase, Pre-Purchase Exams, Prepurchase, Racehorse, Racetrack, Racing, S Coleman

The Equinosis Q with Lameness Locator has become a more readily accepted diagnostic tool for detecting lameness, both subtle and overt, in the 11 years since its commercial launch. Though respected as a modality to ensure the health and wellness of competition and racehorses, some veterinarians are hesitant to use the tool during pre-purchase exams (PPE). This trend was apparent during a survey conducted by Equinosis in 2019, but what, if anything, has changed? No. of PPEs Performed Per Month (64 respondents) In a recent poll of Equinosis Q users, 64 practicing veterinarians responded. 22 vets (34%) performed...

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