What would be your pick for the most groundbreaking news in equine veterinary internal medicine for 2010? Not sure? Read on to find out what Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., deemed the most important news in equine internal medicine in 2010. He presented this discussion during the Kester News Hour session to help kick off the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md.

Metabolic Syndrome, Cushing's Disease, and Laminitis

Metabolic syndrome is a widespread problem in horses, as is the laminitis that's often associated with it.

"Laminitis is one of the most important issues facing all of us in veterinary practice," said Reed. He discussed several studies and scientific communications related to metabolic syndrome and Cushing's disease, starting with a consensus statement from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, JVIM) covering characteristics, diagnosis, and management of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)