Latest News – The Horse
Equine Osteoarthritis in the Hind Limb: Diagnosis and Management
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help.
Open Up and Say Zzz: Why Horse Dental Exams Require Sedation
Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.
Geriatric Colic Surgery: Factors to Consider
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
Managing Horse Wounds for Optimal Healing
In this roundtable discussion led by Dr. Julia Miller, experts cover common horse wounds, complications with healing, and effective treatment options.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Florida Boarding Facility
The case is located in Palm Beach County.
Idaho Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The gelding lives in Ada County.
2 Idaho Horses Contract Pigeon Fever
The horses live in Canyon County.
Mahoning Valley Racetrack Strangles Quarantine Released
The quarantine on Barn 4 at the Mahoning Valley Racetrack has been released.
Helping Senior Horses Gain Weight
Dr. Kelly Vineyard describes the best ways to help an older horse with poor dentition gain weight without putting him at risk of choke or GI problems.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Skagit County.
Senior Horse Dental Health
When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.
Is Your Horse At a Healthy Weight?
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers breaks down the body condition scoring system and how you can determine if your horse is at a healthy weight.
Dr. Katie Sheats Receives AAEP’s Distinguished Educator–Academic Award
Sheats was chosen for the award due to her innovative leadership that is transforming veterinary student education.
Dr. Bruce Whittle Honored with AAEP Distinguished Service Award
Whittle received the award for his advocacy for veterinary students and scope-of-practice protections.
Cohen Receives AAEP Research Award for Equine Infectious Disease Research
The AAEP honored Cohen with this award for his recent research into equine strangles and Rhodococcus equi pneumonia.
Dr. Sara Langsam Receives 2024 AAEP President’s Award
Langsam received the award largely for her efforts to address the issue of catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses, spearheading new research.
