Ultrasound could save racehorses from bucked shins: Speed of ultrasound waves in leg bones identifies the ailment, common in young horses during training - Science Daily

When racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the animals. Researchers have now developed a method to screen for bu…

When racehorses enter training at about 2 years old, they can develop tiny stress fractures and new bone formations in their legs. This condition, called bucked shin, occurs in about 70% of the anima… [+2617 chars]

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