Latest News – The Horse
Dr. Jeff Berk Introduced as 2019 AAEP President
Dr. Jeff Berk is a central Kentucky-based Thoroughbred practitioner exclusively focused on domestic and international sales work.
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith Recognized with AAEP Research Award
The AAEP honored pioneering surgeon and researcher Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith for his life-long contributions to equine research, specifically in the areas of orthopedics, joint disease, and biologic therapies.
Objectively Evaluating SI Injuries in Horses
Diagnosing SI injuries in horses remains challenging. One veterinarian recommends practitioners rule out other causes of pain when making a diagnosis and take a systemic approach using all available modalities.
The Equine Gut Microbiome
Carolyn Arnold, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of Texas A&M University offers a better understanding of the gut microbiome’s role in colic and colitis.
Why I’m an Equine Veterinarian
Being an equine veterinarian isn’t always easy, but one practitioner says it’s cases like this that make it all worthwhile.
Tips for Preventing Impaction Colic in Horses This Winter
Learn how to avoid and address impaction colic, a common cause of cold-weather emergency farm calls.
2018 AAEP Convention: Monday’s Top Tweets and Take-Homes
Top tweets and take-homes from Monday’s educational sessions on topics including saddle fit and mare reproduction.
Debate Over Noseband Checks at Horse Shows
Dr. Janne Winther Christensen penned an open letter to World Horse Welfare, on behalf of ISES, highlighting the importance of noseband checks for equine health and welfare, and Roly Owers, of WHW, responded.
Appleby Receives NWPVMA Equine Symposium Scholarship
Dr. Sarah Appleby is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.
Five Equine Vet Students Receive Merck, AAEP Foundation Scholarships
Abigail Illingsworth, Persia Neumann, Kate Rigby, Catherine Thurston, and Zoe Williams each received a $5,000 scholarship.
Durward-Akhurst Honored as EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow
Dr. Sian Durward-Akhust’s research is aimed at helping veterinary professionals understand genetic variants and allow them to group genetically similar patients together, ultimately improving management options and treatment outcomes.
2018 AAEP Convention: Sunday’s Top Tweets and Take-Homes
Top tweets from the opening session of the 2018 AAEP Convention, including highlights from the keynote address and Kester News Hour.
Do Horses Need Hay Around the Clock?
A horse owner asks if she’s feeding her horse hay often enough. Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes responds.
Help Your Horse Weather Winter
Remember these 3 simple things to help your horse maintain his weight and health this winter.
Strangles on the Farm: What Do You Do?
Strangles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through horse populations and barns, so quick containment is essential. One veterinarian offers his tips on how to stop strangles from spreading.
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: 30 Years of Research
In the past 30 years, researchers have made great strides in understanding gastric ulcers. Those findings and ones yet to be made can help improve horse health and welfare now and into the future.
