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05-29-2009, 02:28 PM
Stem Cells Speed Horses' Recovery
DAVIS, Calif. (KCBS) -- Scientists at UC Davis said Monday they're giving injured horses stem cell injections to help them recover more quickly and thoroughly.
"For many years we've been trying to figure out a way to do something other than make a better scar and anytime you have an injury, scar formation is one of the biggest things you're fighting against," said Dr. Sean Owens, the directory of the university's Regenerative Medicine Laboratory.
KCBS’ Dave Padilla Reports
Cupertino show horse owner Dick Randall had a horse with a serious ligament injury that had threatened the animal's career. But within just 30 days of receiving the treatment, he said the horse showed drastic improvement.
"He was ready to go back to the show within 90 days," said Randall.
There are four university-based veterinary stem cell labs in the United States, including UC Davis where researchers say they don't use embryonic stem cells on equine patients.
DAVIS, Calif. (KCBS) -- Scientists at UC Davis said Monday they're giving injured horses stem cell injections to help them recover more quickly and thoroughly.
"For many years we've been trying to figure out a way to do something other than make a better scar and anytime you have an injury, scar formation is one of the biggest things you're fighting against," said Dr. Sean Owens, the directory of the university's Regenerative Medicine Laboratory.
KCBS’ Dave Padilla Reports
Cupertino show horse owner Dick Randall had a horse with a serious ligament injury that had threatened the animal's career. But within just 30 days of receiving the treatment, he said the horse showed drastic improvement.
"He was ready to go back to the show within 90 days," said Randall.
There are four university-based veterinary stem cell labs in the United States, including UC Davis where researchers say they don't use embryonic stem cells on equine patients.