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Equine NSAID Use: Indications and Complications

Managing Bacterial Pneumonia in Adult Horses (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson February 7, 2012

Without proper post-treatment management and some husbandry adjustments pneumonia can recur.

Physical Therapy for Stifle Problems in Horses

Christy M. West February 6, 2012

A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.

Regional Limb Perfusion for Distal Limb Injuries (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 3, 2012

This procedure involves intravenous antibiotic delivery to the lower limb via a vein close to the trauma site.

FL Senate Committee Passes Medication Bill

Proper Use of Antibiotics for Uterine Infections (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 1, 2012

Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.

Where Do Horse Owners Get Supplement Advice?

Equine Supplements and Nutritional Requirements (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 31, 2012

If a horse eats an adequate diet there might be no need for supplementation without a specific deficiency.

Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate Injuries in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Christy M. West January 30, 2012

Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills.

Patella Infections in Foals Require Prompt Care (AAEP 2011)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 29, 2012

Patella infections in foals, while uncommon, can result in prolonged and severe stifle joint infection.

In-Depth: Equine Lameness (AAEP 2011)

The Horse Staff January 28, 2012

Dr. Tim Lynch discusses equine lameness topics, including racetrack testing, navicular degeneration, sesamoid fractures, and more, at the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Efficacy of Manual Therapies on Back Pain (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson January 26, 2012

One researcher says manual therapies can effectively relieve back pain.

Handling Dystocia on the Farm (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson January 24, 2012

Owners or caretakers should be prepared for emergencies when mares are scheduled to foal.

Comparing SAA Levels in Horses With Respiratory Diseases

Equine Rhinitis in Respiratory Infection Cases (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 23, 2012

In one study of horses with acute respiratory disease, researchers found rhinitis in 42% of affected animals.

The ABCs of Regenerative Medicine in Horses

Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cell Sources Compared (AAEP 2011)

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM January 22, 2012

Aspiration site should depend on clinician preference, as the cells from both sites behave similarly.

PRP, Bone Marrow for Tendon/Ligament Injuries (AAEP 2011)

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM January 21, 2012

Mixed study results indicate more research is needed to determine dosing frequency and therapeutic window.

Risk Factors for Colic Surgery Incision Failure Studied

Sporting Activity After Colic Surgery in Horses (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 20, 2012

In the current study most horses successfully returned to their prior athletic function after colic surgery.

EHV-1: What We Know and What We Learned (AAEP 2011)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 20, 2012

The multistate outbreak in 2011 illustrated the need for infectious disease control in the equine community.

Joint Lubrication and Injury Response (AAEP 2011)

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM January 19, 2012

Treatment goals should be to aid in performance without eliminating the joint’s natural response to injury.

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