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AAEP 2002: Biologic and Therapeutic Agents Forum
Among the topics of interest discussed were plasma products, compounding, and West Nile virus. The discussion of plasma products centered around the current United States Department of Agriculture licensure of only some of these products. Until 1995, noted Dr. Jim Bowman, president of Lake Immunogenetics, all plasma products were licensed by the USDA. At that point, it was decided by USDA
AAEP 2002 Laminitis Sunrise Session
?Never use only clinical assessment to estimate the progress of a laminitic horse,? began Ric Redden, DVM, moderator of the laminitis Sunrise Session on Dec. 7 and founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky. ?X rays an
AAEP 2002 Podiatry Forum
?The horse?s foot is so integral to most of what we do in equine practice,? said moderator Gayle Trotter, DVM, MS, professor in clinical sciences at Colorado State University, in the Podiatry forum on Dec. 12 at the American Association of Equin
AAEP 2002: Racing Forum
Medications issues aren’t only centered on the work to create a uniform medication policy for racehorses, but on ?renegade? drug manufacturers?who produce products that are not legal and contain little, none, or too much of various
Australian Unit Receives Grant for Laminitis Studies
The Animal Health Foundation recently announced that it has made a $50,000 research grant to Christopher C. Pollitt, BVSc, PhD, associate professor in equine medicine and director of The Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit at the School of
National HBPA to Issue Revised Medication Proposal
The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association is prepared to release a revised proposal for a national policy on drug testing and therapeutic medication. The document deals with Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 medications, as well as
Joint Disease Research
Scientific researchers have learned that the injuries suffered by human and equine athletes, especially as they relate to joints, often are very similar. Now, they are using that knowledge in their attempts to find ways to prevent injuries to both.
WEVA 2003 Meeting in Argentina
The World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) meeting will next be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct. 15-17, 2003. A number of associations have agreed to sponsor speakers, including the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the
AAEP Attendance Near Record
Attendance at this year’s American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention was headed toward record levels as nearly 2,500 equine veterinarians had registered by the first day. Depending on attendance at the trade show and Sunday
West Nile Virus Vaccination in Mares and Foals
There were nearly 14,000 reported cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the United States in 2002 by the end of November, and many broodmares were exposed to the virus even if not clinically affected. As the country begins its fifth year of handling
West Nile Virus Vaccination Program
On Nov. 3, the Florida Equine Practice Committee met in Ocala, Fla. One of the main topics of discussion was the protocol for using the West Nile virus equine vaccine manufactured by Fort Dodge Animal Health.
According to Dr. Maury B.
Creating Your Health Care Team
You are ultimately responsible for your horse, for all issues from training to health care. In this day and age, you have access to a variety of health care providers and to a great deal of information–and misinformation–from people claiming t
Stretching Out the Kinks
There’s nothing like a good stretch–when you wake up in the morning, during breaks at work, or before and after your workout. In human physiology, we know about stretching and its benefits for the athlete. Many practitioners and physical
Retina and Optic Nerve Disease in Horses
Learn more about 10 conditions that can affect the horse’s retina and optic nerve.
Recovering from the Flu
There was recently a flu-like breakout at the barn where I board. How long do the horses need to stay isolated?
Keeping a Stallion With a Foaling Mare, or Mares
We have a mare and stallion together in a pasture. We borrowed a stallion in August just to breed this mare. They have been together since then, and we just had the mare checked for the first time since they were together and found out that
