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Is Time the Best Treatment for Some Equine Sarcoids?

The Top Equine Medicine Studies of 2014

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 5, 2015

Study topics include ophthalmology, respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, sarcoid treatments, and more.

Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Back Dimensions and Saddle Fit

Alexandra Beckstett February 4, 2015

Researchers determined that exercise causes horses’ back dimensions to change, which could negatively impact saddle fit.

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Hearing Loss in Adult Horses

Erica Larson February 3, 2015

Hearing loss occurs but is seldom reported. Learn about this condition, which impacts horses’ behavior and performance.

Penn Vet's New Bolton Center Under EHV Quarantine

New TMS Formulation Confirmed Safe, Effective in Study

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 1, 2015

The new trimethoprim sulfadiazine (TMS) formulation reduced fever and eliminated infection in many treated horses.

bisphosphonates; Pennsylvania Outlines New Racing Drug

Is Ceftiofur Sodium an Effective Treatment for Placentitis?

Alexandra Beckstett January 31, 2015

Researchers found that ceftiofur did not penetrate the placenta effectively, making it a poor placentitis treatment.

Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Rupture in Older Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 30, 2015

Horses’ superficial digital flexor tendons stiffen as they age, putting the structures at risk of tearing.

neuromuscular disease in horses; arthritis treatment for horses; penn vet lecture; Lateral Resistance in a Quarter Horse; horse gait analysis; Study: Gene Therapy Can Help Reduce Equine Lameness

Subjective vs. Objective Lameness Identification Methods

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 28, 2015

Subjective clinical evaluation allows practitioners to detect mild lameness as well or better than objective methods.

Anti-Mullerian Hormone Helps Assess Aging Mares’ Fertility

Alexandra Beckstett January 27, 2015

Mare fertility declines with age in association with reduced follicle count, and AMH is correlated with follicle count.

Using Flexion and Wedge Tests to Diagnose Foot Pain

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 22, 2015

Learn how equine practitioners can assess and pinpoint the source of foot pain using a methodical series of tests.

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Erica Larson January 21, 2015

Studies covered stem cells, nerve blocks, respiratory issues, joint supplements, kissing spines treatments, and more.

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Studies covered biofilms, chilled and frozen semen, endometritis, placentitis, oxidative stress and fertility, and more.

Diamond Anniversary Draws More than 5,500 to AAEP Convention

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The convention featured 175 presentations across four days covering topics ranging from colic to regenerative therapies.

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The program awards financial support to students who are advocates for equine welfare and academic achievers.

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