Lameness ID and Treatment

Question 1

AAEP grading system?

Answer 1

0-5; 0 being not noticeable
5 being unable to move
3 being consistently observable at a trot

Question 2

At what lameness level are you disqualified

Answer 2

3 or greater

Question 3

Signs of discomfort in lameness?

Answer 3

Not in form, reluctant to turn or go forward, change in behavior, saddle slipping, stiffness

Question 4

Examination procedures for lameness?

Answer 4

Medical history, visual appraisal at rest, hands-on, hoof testers

Question 5

The head is ____ when the lame foot strikes the ground?

Answer 5

Raised

Question 6

Hind end lameness?

Answer 6

When lame leg strikes, head goes down and hip hikes

Question 7

Tests for lameness?

Answer 7

Nerve and joint blocks
Radiographs (bone and joint)
Scintigraphy (bone scan)
Ultrasound
MRI
Arthoscopy (tiny camera)
Blood, joint fluid, and tissue samples

Question 8

Issues with bone scans?

Answer 8

Location but not cause shown

Question 9

Your horse is lame, now what

Answer 9

Stall rest, light exercise maybe
Diet changes
Sedatives?
Hand-walking
Standing wraps

Question 10

Leg TLC/

Answer 10

Hydrotherapy

Question 11

Cold on legs?

Answer 11

Tightens legs, vasoconstriction, ice packs
NEW INJURY

Question 12

Warm on legs?

Answer 12

Vasodilation
Ease arthritis
Draw out abscesses
Old injury

Question 13

Liniment vs poultice?

Answer 13

L: bracer/setting up
Cooling or warming
P: soft, includes clay
Warming or cooling
Premixed or homemade