Zomedica Corp. announced the presentation of new clinical data supporting new indications for shock wave therapy at the recent meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) annual meeting in San Diego, California. Principal Investigator Dr. Beau Whitaker of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital (Salado, TX) presented results from the study showing that barrel racing horses with Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) could be successfully treated with PulseVet's electrohydraulic shock wave therapy.

In this study more than 75% of the horses treated showed significant improvement following shock wave therapy treatment. Perhaps more significantly, the successful outcomes appear closely tied to asthma and a second study has been initiated focusing entirely on asthmatic horses. Of eight horses treated in the asthma study to date seven of the eight had 100% resolution of coughing in four weeks and the remaining horse had a 50% reduction in coughing.

Approximately 15% of horses over the age of seven are affected by asthma which is currently treated by bronchodilators and/or drugs. The study results suggest that shock wave may present a non-invasive, non-pharmacological option for horses suffering from this affliction. In addition to the recent pulmonary findings, Zomedica has initiated research to explore additional benefits, from treating chronic kidney disease in cats and dogs to accelerating hoof growth in horses.

One significant study being conducted by Dr. Felix Duerr at Colorado State University (CSU) is evaluating the effectiveness of shock wave therapy in slowing the progression of canine osteoarthritis. Enrollment for this study has been completed and animals will be closely monitored for 50 weeks to assess the long-term impact of the therapy. PulseVet's shock wave therapy harnesses high-energy sound waves to stimulate cells and promote the release of healing growth factors within the body which have been shown to modulate inflammation, enhance blood flow, increase bone density, and accelerate healing.