MU vet invents lameness detector for horses

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 | 9:26 p.m. CDT

COLUMBIA - In the equine veterinary industry, lameness in horses has been assessed subjectively for centuries, said Paul Schiltz, a veterinarian for Equine Medical Services in Columbia. Each vet has his or her own opinion about what's wrong with a horse - and they often disagree.

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