
Therapeutics and Medicine (AAEP Convention 2012)
Find out about flunixin meglumine dosage for hoof pain; comparing IV and oral bute testing; and using the antispasmodic gastrointestinal drug N-butylscopolammonium bromide for use in eye exams.


Find out about flunixin meglumine dosage for hoof pain; comparing IV and oral bute testing; and using the antispasmodic gastrointestinal drug N-butylscopolammonium bromide for use in eye exams.

Learn about diagnostic testing for insulin issues, lyme disease, L. intracellularis, and respiratory conditions.

Our in-depth coverage of the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention in Anaheim, Calif., includes summaries of more than 100 up-to-date presentations and other sessions on all aspects of equine veterinary medicine.

Emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Gary Magdesian of the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine shares important facts about neonatal health. Learn about prepping the mare for foaling and rules for foal health.

Learn how to identify invasive, noxious, and sometimes poisonous, pasture weeds that commonly infest horse pastures.

Dr. Glenn Blodgett describes how many vets are at the 2013 Road to the Horse training competition.

Dr. Glenn Blodgett of 6666 Ranch describes seeing horses he’s cared for participate in the 2013 Road to the Horse.

Officials await results on samples from horses connected to the HITS facility quarantined due to EHV-1.

Our experts answer your questions about ulcers, GI tract problems, and general “tummy troubles” in horses.

Special Edition: We address current EHV-1 cases in North America and offer information to protect your horses.

The horse tested negative on a nasal PCR swab, but positive for EHV-1 on a blood test.

In this issue learn about the benefits of specialization, the top five reasons you should have reproduction as part of your practice, keeping veterinary medicine fun, and building rapport with clients. Plus, meet veterinary student Brittany Bell.

Dr. Debra Taylor shares some points to consider when transitioning horses from being shod to going barefoot during the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dr. Bimbo Welker describes how to manage wounds on horses and when to call in a veterinarian during the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dr. Hal Schott describes some early clinical signs of PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or equine Cushing’s disease).

Dr. Kevin Keegan explains a few things horse owners should know about multiple limb lameness at the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.
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