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Effects of Tramadol Use in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 26, 2012

Previous studies failed to achieve in horses what are considered therapeutic tramadol plasma levels in humans.

Fertilization and Early Pregnancy Loss in Mares

2011’s Top Equine Reproduction News (AAEP 2011)

Christy M. West February 25, 2012

A wrap-up of some applicable studies to equine reproduction in 2011 from Dr. Patrick M. McCue.

2011’s Top Equine Surgery/Lameness Studies

Christy M. West February 24, 2012

A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable surgery and lameness studies from Dr. Scott Palmer

The ABCs of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine for Horses

The State of Stem Cells for Equine Joint Disease (AAEP 2011)

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM February 23, 2012

Successful treatment depends largely on the types of cases the veterinarian selects, said one researcher.

Manuka Honey for Healing Horse Wounds (AAEP 2011)

Christy M. West February 22, 2012

Manuka honey can be used to promote healing of wounds without the need for a bandage, one researcher said.

Managing Severe Colic in the Field (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson February 21, 2012

Horse owners should be prepared to make decisions about managing serious colic without the option of referral.

Equine Internal Medicine (AAEP 2011)

The Horse Staff February 19, 2012

Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital updates us on the internal medicine discussions at the 2011 AAEP convention in San Antonio, Tex. Topics included EHV-1 vaccination, melanoma, restraining foals for treatment, and more.

Recombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)

Christy M. West February 17, 2012

Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.

Tennessee Piroplasmosis: 19 Horses Now Confirmed Positive

Resolving Horse Choke with an Antispasmodic Drug (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 16, 2012

Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.

Top Medicine Studies of 2011 (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson February 15, 2012

A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.

Teaching Novice Stallions to Use a Dummy Mount (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 13, 2012

The time required to train a stallion to use a dummy mount can range from few days to several weeks.

Acupuncture and Managing Pain in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Acupuncture to Reduce General Anesthesia (AAEP 2011)

Christy M. West February 12, 2012

Electroacupuncture-treated horses exhibited a significantly deeper depth of anesthesia compared to controls.

Behind BLM Pasture Gates

The Horse Staff February 12, 2012

We take a look inside Bureau of Land Management (BLM) long-term mustang holding facilities with Lili Thomas, BLM national wild horse and burro specialist.