In-Depth: Equine Neurology (AAEP 2011)
The Horse Staff
January 19, 2012
Robert MacKay, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, talks about ways veterinarians can easily diagnose nerologic diseases at the 2011 AAEP Convention.
Robert MacKay, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, talks about ways veterinarians can easily diagnose nerologic diseases at the 2011 AAEP Convention.
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.
Past studies showed that vaccines were only sometimes effective in preventing development of viremia.
Topics discussed included diagnostic methods, types of back pain, kissing spines, and treatment methods.
New insights on stem cell harvesting, antibiotics with stem cell use, and many more lameness treatments from the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention (interview with moderator Dr. Lisa Fortier of Cornell University).
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.
The University of Calgary assistant professor wrote two papers presented in the Kester News Hour.
Topics covered included pleuropneumonia, equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis, and lower airway inflammation
Topics discussed included induction of ovulation, estrus behavior, and suppression in the performance horse.
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).
Attendees discussed the horse’s overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.
The 2011 AAEP convention featured presentations on many aspects of managing fertility in horses including testicular biopsy for stallions, cervical ultrasound exams, cervical wedge procedure for pyometra, and more.
Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.
Topics discussed clinical signs, treatment options, diagnostic tests, and vaccination against Lyme disease.
Understanding how the horse sees the world is key to developing a practical handling approach.
The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine congratulates Laura Hoholik, a Markel Scholarship recipient.
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