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What is a nerve block and what value does it add to my lameness exam?

What is a nerve block and what value does it add to my lameness exam?

by mvadminpip | Mar 25, 2024 | equine diagnostics, Horse Health, lameness, Poor Performance

By Dr Beth Watson Bsc DVM A nerve block is the application of local anaesthetic to a specific region of the horse’s body. Local anaesthetic stops or reduces nerve impulses to the brain. When used as part of a lameness exam vets are aiming to remove sensation from a...

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