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Processing High- and Low-Quality Semen in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 3, 2012

Using cooled-shipped semen to breed mares is a common practice, but not all spermatozoa tolerate cooling well.

Tennessee Piroplasmosis: 19 Horses Now Confirmed Positive

Effects of Behavior-Modifying Drug Investigated (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 31, 2012

Fluphenazine, a human antipsychotic drug, has drawbacks that often preclude its use in horses.

Delayed Suturing for Equine Lower Limb Wounds (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 30, 2012

Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.

Alternative Treatment for “Roaring” in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 29, 2012

Researchers recently assessed the feasibility of functional electrical stimulation in roarers.

Granulation Tissue Management in the Horse (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 28, 2012

Equine wounds need to be managed carefully to prevent the development of exuberant granulation tissue.

Canine Melanoma Vaccine Testing in Horses Underway

New ‘Cancer Vaccine’ for Horses in the Works (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 27, 2012

Researchers are testing a ‘cancer vaccine’ to determine if it might be a viable equine treatment option.

Treating Equine Upper Respiratory Tract Ailments (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson March 26, 2012

A horse in respiratory distress or displaying other signs of airway ailments warrants a call to a veterinarian

Acupuncture Use in Equine Reproduction (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson March 25, 2012

Studies in human medicine are yielding promising results to support aucpuncture use in equine reproduction.

Clinical Outcomes of Large Intestine Thickening (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson March 25, 2012

Researchers find large intestinal thickening could indicate multiple diseases in addition to colic.

Equine Head Flexion and Airway Inflammation (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 22, 2012

Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying “normal” head carriage.

New FDA-Approved Pergolide Product

The Horse Staff March 20, 2012

A new FDA-approved Pergolide product offers options in the management of clinical signs associated with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease.

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New Insulin Resistance Test Method for Horses (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 20, 2012

The new test correlated well with the conventional insulin-sensitivity test and it was repeatable.

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Benefits of Casts for Severe Horse Limb Injuries (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 18, 2012

An equine surgeon described an improved casting technique to reduce cast complications.

Local Anesthesia’s Effect on MRIs of Horse Feet (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson March 17, 2012

Researchers recently examined whether diagnostic anesthesia could skew the results of equine foot MRIs.

Managing Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson March 16, 2012

Inflammatory airway disease is a top cause of decreased performance and affects up to 50% of equine athletes.

Improved Test for Equine Ovarian Tumor Diagnosis (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 14, 2012

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