Dr Brian H. Anderson – Publications & Presentations

a. Refereed Journal Articles

1. Smith RL, Perkins NR, Firth EC and Anderson BH. Arytenoid mucosal injury in young Thoroughbred horses-investigation of a proposed aetiology and clinical significance. NZVJ 54(4), 173-177, 2006.

2. Rogers CW, Firth EC, and Anderson BH. Musculoskeletal responses of 2-year old Thoroughbred horses to early training.5. Kinematic effects. NZVJ 53(2), 95-100, 2005.

3. Perkins NR, Rogers CW, Firth EC, Anderson BH Musculoskeletal responses of 2-year old Thoroughbred horses to early training. 3. In vivo ultrasonographic assessment of superficial digital flexor tendon cross sectional area and echogenicity NZVJ 52(5), 280-284, 2004.

4. Firth EC, Rogers CW, Perkins NR, Anderson BH and Grace ND. Musculoskeletal responses of 2-year old Thoroughbred horses to early training. 1. Study design, and clinical, nutritional, radiological, and histological observations. NZVJ 52(5), 261-271, 2004.

5. Secombe CJ, Firth EC, Perkins NR, Bailey D, Anderson BH. The quantitative assessment of photodensity of the third carpal bone in the horse. NZVJ 52(2), 70-75, 2004.

6. Firth EC, Rogers CW and Anderson BH. Musculoskeletal responses of 2-year old Thoroughbred horses to early training. 4. Morphometric, microscopic and biomechanical properties of the digital tendons of the forelimb. NZVJ 52(5), 285-292, 2004.

7. Secombe CJ, Firth EC, Perkins NR, Anderson BH. Pathophysiology and diagnosis of third carpal bone disease in horses. a review. NZVJ 50(1), 2-8, 2002.

8. Secombe CJ, Anderson BH: Diagnosis and treatment of an osteochondroma of the distal tibia in a 3-year-old horse. Australian Veterinary Journal Vol 78, No 1, January 2000 pp 16-18.

9. Trevillian CJ, Anderson BH, Collett MG: An unusual paracaecal abscess associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum in a horse. Australian Veterinary Journal Vol 76, No 10, pp 659-662, October 1998.

10. Malone ED, Anderson BH, Turner TA: Proximal sesamoid bone fracture following cast removal in two horses. Equine Vet. Educ. 9, 4, pp 185-188, 1997.

11. Gibson KT, Burbidge HB, Anderson BH: Tendonitis of the branches of insertion of the superficial digital flexor tendon in horses. Aust Vet J Vol 75, No. 4, 253-256, April 1997.

12. Anderson BH, Kannegieter NJ, Goulden BE: Endoscopic observations on laryngeal symmetry and movements in young racing horses. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 45, 188-192, 1997.

13. Turner TA, Anderson BH: Lameness of the distal interphalangeal joint. Eq Pract, 18 (4), 15-19, 1996.

14. Anderson BH, Turner TA, Kobluk CN: Treatment of a comminuted frontal fracture of the distal phalanx in a horse, JAVMA, Vol 209, No. 10, November 15, 1750-1752, 1996.

15. Anderson BH, Turner TA: What is your diagnosis? Patella fracture, JAVMA, Vol 209, No. 11, December 1, 1847-1848, 1996.

16. Anderson BH, Firth EC, Whittem T: The disposition of gentamicin in equine plasma, synovial fluid and lymph, Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 18, 2, 124-131, 1995.

17. Angelos JA, Anderson BH, Waurzyniak BJ, Ames TR, Turner TA: Aneurysm of the cranial mesenteric artery in a cow, JAVMA, Vol 207, No. 5, September 1, 1995.

b. Books and Theses

1. Fulton IC, Anderson BH, Stick JA, Robertson JT: Larynx. In Equine Surgery. Auer J and Stick J (2012) pp592-623.

2. Anderson BH. Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy- Clincial Aspects, Endoscopy. In Equine Respiratory Medicine and Surgery. McGorum B, Dixon P, Robinson E and Schumacher J (2007) pp483-496).

3. Anderson BH, Ritmeester A, Bell BT, Kaneps A: The examination of the equine athlete prior to purchase. In Equine sports medicine and surgery. Hinchcliff K, Geor R and Kaneps A (2004) pp 1201-1226.

4. Anderson BH, Ethell MT: Modes of local drug delivery to the musculoskeletal system. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice Vol 15, Number 3, December 1999

5. Anderson BH: The disposition of gentamicin in equine plasma, synovial fluid and lymph, 1993. Thesis for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science, (MVSc).

c. Refereed Paper / Abstract in Conference Proceedings

1. Anderson BH, Smith RL. Recognition and Treatment of Arytenoid Lesions. Proceedings of the Third World Equine Airways Symposium. Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 2005 p103-107.

2. Anderson BH, Kannegieter NJ, Goulden BE: Endoscopic observations on laryngeal symmetry and movements in young racing horses (review). Proceedings of a workshop on equine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Havemeyer Foundation Monograph Series No.11 2003 pp 33-34.

3. Anderson BH: Non–RLN upper respiratory tract disorders identified during post sale endoscopic examination 0f 5559 TB yearlings (1997-2002) in New Zealand. Proceedings of a workshop on equine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Havemeyer Foundation Monograph Series No.11 2003 pp 51.

4. Anderson BH: Sales: Problems in the diagnosis of RLN – Australasian Experience. Proceedings of a workshop on equine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Havemeyer Foundation Monograph Series No.11 2003 pp 45-46.

5. Anderson BH, Rogers CW, Perkins NR, Firth EC. The effect of exercise on the cross sectional area and echogenicity of the superficial digital flexor tendon in young thoroughbred horses during the first 3 months of training.British Equine Veterinary Congress 1999.

6. Anderson BH, Kannegieter NJ, Goulden BE: Endoscopic observations on laryngeal symmetry and movements in young racing horses. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual ACVS Scientific Meeting. 1998, p1.

7. Turner TA, Anderson BH: Use of antibiotic impregnated hoof repair material for the treatment of hoof wall separation: A promising new treatment. Proceedings of 42nd Annual Meeting of Am Assoc of Equine Practnr, 1996.

8. Anderson BH, Firth EC, Whittem T: The disposition of gentamicin in equine plasma, synovial fluid and lymph. Veterinary Surgery 1993 pp 370-371.

9. Anderson BH, Turner TA: Diagnostic findings using a navicular syndrome protocol. Proceedings of 39th Annual Meeting of Am Assoc of Equine Practnr, 1993 pp 209-211.

10. Turner TA, Anderson BH: Lameness of the distal interphalangeal joint. Proceedings of 39th Annual Meeting of Am Assoc of Equine Practnr, 1993 pp 257-258.

d. Non-refereed Paper in Conference / Seminar Proceedings

1. RH Elphinstone, BG Sidebottom, IC Fulton and BH Anderson: The use of Porcine Bladder Matrix (PUBM) to treat forelimb superficial flexor tendon and suspensory ligament injuries in Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses: 27 cases (2006-2007). The 31st Bain Fallon Conference 2009, Twin Waters Resort, Queensland, Australia.

2. A Davis, IC Fulton and BH Anderson. A retrospective study of the success rates associated with Nerve Muscle Pedicle Grafts for the treatment of Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy in Thoroughbred race horses. The 31st Bain Fallon Conference 2009, Twin Waters Resort, Queensland, Australia.

3. Dewé T, Fulton IC, Anderson BH: Scintigraphic diagnosis of greater trochanter, third trochanter, tuber coxae and tuber ischii injuries in the racing Thoroughbred: 43 cases (2002-2008). The 30th Bain Fallon Conference 2008, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

4. Anderson BH: Treatment of superficial digital flexor tendonitis and suspensory ligament desmitis using Acell Vettm and stem cells. Proceedings of NZEVA of the NZVA, 2008 pp 55- 60.

5. Abidin I, Anderson BH, Fulton IC, McKellar D, Walker J and Perkins NR. Risk assessment for purchase of thoroughbred yearlings using radiographic evaluation. The 29th Bain Fallon Conference 2007, Freemantle, WA, Australia.

6. Anderson BH: Clinical microbiology of equine soft tissue, osseous and synovial infections in practice. The 29th Bain Fallon Conference 2007, Freemantle, WA, Australia.

7. Anderson BH: Update on post sale endoscopic examination of horses in New Zealand. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2002, Publication No.222, pp 99-105.

8. Anderson BH: Post sale Endoscopic examination of horses in New Zealand. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No. 202 pp 71-76.

9. Anderson BH: An approach to hindlimb lameness. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No 202, pp41-46.

10. Anderson BH and Ethell MT: Hindlimb lameness caused by conditions affecting the distal limb and soft tissues of the hock. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No. 202, pp 47-56.

11. Ethell MT and Anderson BH: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the hock stifle and hip joints. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No.202, pp 57-65.

12. Ethell MT and Anderson BH: Diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the tibia, femur and pelvis. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No.202, pp67-70.

13. Anderson BH: Cryptorchidism in horses Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 1999, Publication No. 193, pp 89-97.

14. Anderson BH: The management of sarcoids in horses. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 1999, Publication No. 193, pp 79-87.

15. Anderson BH and Perkins NR. A pilot study on a possible cause of mucosal injury of the arytenoid cartilages in horses. .Proceedings of the Equine Research Open Day, Massey Equine, 1999; pp. 66-67.

16. Firth EC, Anderson BH, Perkins NR, Rogers CW, Smith T, Birch H, Goodship AE, Brama P, Price J, Clegg P, Boyde A. Training effects on tissues: The Bristol and Massey University exercise studies. Proceedings of the Equine Research Open Day, Massey Equine, 1999; pp. 48-49.

17. Anderson BH, Rogers CW, Perkins NR, Firth EC. The effect of exercise on the cross sectional area and echogenicity of the superficial digital flexor tendon in young thoroughbred horses during the first 3 months of training. Proceedings of the Equine Research Open Day, Massey Equine, 1999; pp. 40-41.

18. Trevillian C, Firth EC, Anderson BH, Perkins NR, Bailey D. Radiographic absorptiometry of the third carpal bone. Proceedings of the Equine Research Open Day, Massey Equine, 1999; pp. 28-29.

19. Anderson DE, St-Jean G, Hull BL, Desrochers A, Anderson BH: Use of transfixation for management of complicated fractures in cattle: 30 cases – Americal Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual conference, 1997.

20. Anderson BH, Gibson KT, Burbidge HM, Firth EC. Injuries associated with the proximal metacarpus in racing thoroughbreds. Proceedings of the Second Pan Pacific Conference, Christchurch, June 1996, No 172, pp 57-67.

21. Gibson KT, Burbidge HM, Anderson BH, Pfeiffer D. Tendonitis of the branches of insertion of the superficial digital flexor tendon in horses. Proceedings of the Second Pan Pacific Conference, Christchurch, June 1996, No 172, pp 39-43.

22. Anderson BH Navicular Syndrome – a review and update. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, July 1995, Publication No. 167, pp 161-164.

23. Anderson BH: Management of pastern and heel lacerations. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, July 1995, Publication No. 167, pp 121-128.

24. Anderson BH: Some aspects of gastrointestinal surgery in the cow. Proceedings of the 12th seminar for the society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZ Veterinary Association, June 1995 pp 39-52.

25. Anderson BH, Turner TA: Hoof avulsions, lacerations and hoof wall defects. Proceedings of an Equine Short Course, CVM University of Minnesota, 1994 pp 96-104.

26. Anderson BH, Turner TA: Diagnostic findings using a navicular syndrome protocol: Preliminary Results. Proceedings of an Equine Short Course, CVM University of Minnesota, 1994 pp 61-64.

e. Other Publications

1. Anderson BH: Are you sure it is not in the shoulder? Vet Script New Zealand, Jan-Feb 1997, pp 14-15.

2. Anderson BH, Goulden BE: Endoscopy of the larynx and pharynx of horses at sales time, December – 50 pages of notes for a seminar on this subject presented to 55 veterinarians in Cambridge and Auckland. 1997.

3. Anderson BH: The deep digital flexor tendon: Its role in the development of laminitis and club feet. Equine Branch NZVA Newsletter, March 1996, pp 8 – 16.

4. Anderson BH: The horses foot – a question of balance. Equine Branch NZVA Newsletter, June 1995, pp 11-19.

f. Addresses to Professional Bodies


1. Bain Fallon Conference

Anderson BH: How to approach a penetrating injury to the foot (Clinical Tutorial). The 32nd Bain Fallon Conference 2010, Crowne Plaza, Hunter Valley, Lovedale, NSW, Australia.

Anderson BH: Diagnostic Imaging: Case Studies. The 32nd Bain Fallon Conference 2010, Crowne Plaza, Hunter Valley, Lovedale, NSW, Australia.

Anderson BH: The use of IRAP and Stem Cell Therapy in Equine Practice (Clinical Tutorial). The 31st Bain Fallon Conference 2009, Twin Waters Resort, Queensland, Australia.

Anderson BH: Diagnostic Imaging Case Studies Do you have the Answer? (Clinical Tutorial). The 31st Bain Fallon Conference 2009, Twin Waters Resort, Queensland, Australia.

Anderson BH: Clinical microbiology of equine soft tissue, osseous and synovial infections in practice. The 29th Bain Fallon Conference 2007, Freemantle, WA, Australia.

Anderson BH: Clincial case presentation: Sub-aural swelling in a Quarterhorse mare. tissue, osseous and synovial infections in practice. Panel Discussion. The 29th Bain Fallon Conference 2007, Fremantle, WA, Australia.

Anderson BH: Clinical microbiology of equine soft tissue, osseous and synovial infections in practice. The 29th Bain Fallon Conference 2007, Fremantle, WA, Australia.

Anderson BH: Strategies for solving lameness problems in practice, Twighlight clinical tutorials. The 28th Bain Fallon Conference 2006, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.

Anderson BH: Clinical Case Presentation: Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in a foal. Panel Discussion. The 28th Bain Fallon Conference 2006, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.

2. Equine Veterinarians Australia

Anderson BH: Evaluation of yearling radiographs in the sales respository. Victorian Branch of EVA at Melbourne University, Victoria, Australia February 11, 2012.

Anderson BH: Endoscopic evaluation of yearling thoroughbreds at sales time – what is important? Victorian Branch of EVA at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Victoria, Australia 2009.

Anderson BH: Endoscopic grading of arytenoid cartilage movements and Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate – surgical treatment. Victorian Branch of EVA at Oaklands Junction 2005.

3. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists science week

Anderson BH: Epiglottic entrapment management and complications. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Science week, Melbourne, April 2004.


4. Havemeyer Foundation

Anderson BH: Non–RLN upper respiratory tract disorders identified during post sale endoscopic examination 0f 5559 TB yearlings (1997-2002) in New Zealand. Proceedings of a workshop on equine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Havemeyer Foundation Monograph Series No.11 pp 51. Stratford Upon Avon, 7th–10th September, 2003.

Anderson BH: Sales: Problems in the diagnosis of RLN – Australasian Experience. Invited speaker. Proceedings of a workshop on equine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Havemeyer Foundation Monograph Series No.11 pp 45-46. Stratford Upon Avon, England, 7th–10th September, 2003.

Anderson BH, Kannegieter NJ, Goulden BE: Endoscopic observations on laryngeal symmetry and movements in young racing horses (review). Proceedings of a workshop on equine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Havemeyer Foundation Monograph Series No.11 pp 33-34. Stratford Upon Avon, England, 7th–10th September, 2003.

5. AVA annual conference

Anderson BH and Fulton IC: Referring cases in equine practice. AVA annual conference, Melbourne, May 2001.

Anderson BH and Fulton IC: Referring cases in equine practice: Imaging. AVA annual conference, Melbourne, May 2001.

Anderson BH and Fulton IC: Referring septic orthopaedic cases in equine practice: AVA annual conference, Melbourne, May 2001.

Anderson BH and Fulton IC: Referring cases in equine practice: Non-Septic orthopaedic cases. AVA annual conference, Melbourne, May 2001.

Anderson BH and Fulton IC: Referring cases in equine practice: Lameness. AVA annual conference, Melbourne, May 2001.

6. NZVA / NZEVA

Anderson BH: Treatment of superficial digital flexor tendonditis and suspensory ligament desmitis using Acell Vettm and stem cells. Proceedings of NZEVA of the NZVA, 2008 pp 55-60.

Anderson BH: Update on post sale endoscopic examination of horses in New Zealand. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2002, Publication No.222, pp 99-105.

Anderson BH: An approach to hindlimb lameness. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No 202, pp41-46.

Anderson BH and Ethell MT: Hindlimb lameness caused by conditions affecting the distal limb and soft tissues of the hock. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No. 202, pp 47-56.

Anderson BH: Post sale Endoscopic examination of horses in New Zealand. Annual Seminar of the Equine Branch of NZVA, June 2000, Publication No. 202 pp 71-76.

– Workshop on Equine Ultrasonography; Palmerston North: Foundation for Continuing Education, New Zealand Veterinary Association, 1998; pp. 25-36.

– Invited delegate of the NZ Equine Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association to attend the 2nd Dubai International Equine Symposium: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Disease, March 29-April 1 1997.

Anderson BH: Management of Pastern and Heel Lacerations. Annual seminar of the Equine Branch NZVA, July, 1995. Auckland, New Zealand.

Anderson BH: Navicular Syndrome – a review and update. Annual seminar of the Equine Branch NZVA, July, 1995. Auckland. New Zealand.

– Workshop on Prepurchase radiography; Palmerston North: Foundation for Continuing Education, New Zealand Veterinary Association.


7. BOMAC Lecture Series

– Common conditions affecting the equine foot. BOMAC Lecture Series; Auckland, July 1999.

– The Horse’s Foot: A question of balance. Common conditions affecting the equine foot. BOMAC Lecture Series: Invercargill, July 1999.

– Respiratory Conditions (Wind) in Horses: Endoscopy at Horse Sales. Invited by the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation to present at the 1997 Bomac Lecture Series (Research: News, views and reviews). Palmerston North, May 13, and Auckland, May 18.

– Understanding and treating some common conditions of the horse’s foot. Invited by the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation to present at the 1999 Bomac Lecture Series foot BOMAC Lecture Series: Palmerston North July, 1999.

– Tendon and Suspensory Ligament Conditions in Horses: An Update. Invited by the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation to present at the 1997 Bomac Lecture Series (Research: News, views and reviews). Christchurch, May 11, and Palmerston North, May 13.


8. World Equine Airways Symposium

Anderson BH, Smith RL. Recognition and Treatment of Arytenoid Lesions. Proceedings of the Third World Equine Airways Symposium. pp103-107.Cornell University, Ithaca, New York July 20-22nd, 2005


9. British Equine Veterinary Congress

– The effect of exercise on the cross sectional area and echogenicity of the superficial digital flexor tendon in young thoroughbred horses during the first 3 months of training. British Equine Veterinary Congress. 12th-15th September, 1999.


10. ACVS

– Endoscopic observations on laryngeal symmetry and movements in young racing horses. 33rd Annual ACVS Scientific Meeting, Chicago, 1998.

– The disposition of gentamicin in equine plasma, synovial fluid and lymph. Residents Forum, 26th Annual ACVS Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, 1993.

11. Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference

– Proximal Palmar Metacarpal Disease. 2nd Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference. Christchurch, NZ. June 23-28, 1996.

12. New Zealand Standardbred Breeders Association

– Hoof balance,scintigraphy and laryngeal hemiplegia in horses. Invited speaker for a seminar for the New Zealand Standardbred Breeders Association, May 1996. Auckland, New Zealand.

13. NZ Hanovarian Breeders Association

– Navicular Syndrome.NZ Hanovarian Breeders Association Annual General Meeting – July 1995, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

14. NZ Farriers Association

– Clinical Conditions of the horse’s foot. NZ Farriers Association Annual General Meeting – Awapuni Racecourse Palmerston North May 1995.
– Hoof Balance – Farriers meeting – Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North November 1994.

15. American Association of Equine Practioners

– Diagnostic findings using a navicular syndrome protocol. Annual Meeting of American Association of Equine Practitioners. San Antonio,1993.

16. University of Minnesota

– Hoof avulsions, lacerations and hoof wall defects. Equine Short Course, CVM University of Minnesota, 1994.
– Diagnostic findings using a navicular syndrome protocol: Preliminary Results. Equine Short Course, CVM University of Minnesota, 1994.

17. Massey University

– Upper respiratory tract endoscopy of the yearling at sales time. Patrons Day presentation, Massey University, Palmerston North. 20 participants. December 5 1996.
18. – Endoscopy of the Larynx and Pharynx of Horses at Sales Time: A Seminar for 55 veterinarians presented in Cambridge and Auckland, December 1996.

g. Continuing education courses attended

1. EVA Christmas meeting. Uveitis in the horse and radiography of Thoroughbred Yearlings, December 2011.
2. Equine Laparoscopy Symposium. Michigan State University, May 2010.
3. Equine Laparoscopy. The University of Melbourne. January 2009.
4. Ultrasonographic Examination in Horses: A workshop. University of Melbourne. May 2009.
5. Equine Stifle Specialty Arthroscopy Course. Cornell University. September 2008.
6. Equine Musculoskeletal Condition. The University of Melbourne. Feb 2007.
7. Bain Fallon Conference, Australia. 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010.
8. World Equine Airways Symposium, Cornell University. 2005.
9. WEAS 2005.
10. RVC. The Use of Stem Cells in the Treatment of Equine Tendon/ Ligament Injury. Introduction and
Practical Training. Australia, April11-15 2005.
11. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week, Melbourne. 2004.
12. Havemeyer Foundation. Stratford Upon Avon, England. 7th-10th September, 2003.
13. AVA annual conference, Melbourne. 2001.
14. British Equine Veterinary Congress, UK. 1999.
15. University of Illinois Equine Nuclear Scintigraphy Workshop 1999
16. BOMAC Lecture Series, NZ. 1997, 1999
17. New Zealand Standardbred Breeders Association, Aukland, NZ. 1996.
18. Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Christchurch, NZ. 1996.
19. NZ Hanovarian Breeders Association, Palmerston North, NZ. 1995.
20. NZVA / NZEV Annual Seminar, NZ. 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2008.
21. NZ Farriers Association, Palmerston North, NZ. 1994.
22. American Association of Equine Practioners Annual Conference. 1993, 2002.
23. ASIF Orthopaedic course OSU, USA 1991, 1993
24. Victorian Branch Meeting and Seminar. Werribee, 2006.
25. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Meeting. 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2011.
26. The Equine Foot, Postgraduate Seminar, Sydney, 1990.