
AAEP Convention 2018
Coverage from the 2018 AAEP Convention in San Francisco, California
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PPID and Laminitis in Horses: What’s the Relationship?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jun 2, 2021
It still isn’t clear how PPID leads to insulin issues and subsequent laminitis. But vets and researchers do know that, regardless of how PPID horses develop insulin dysregulation, having both conditions leads to a poorer prognosis than having either alone.
Read MorePotomac Horse Fever Vaccination Options for Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jul 23, 2019
PHF is a serious disease in horses and expensive to treat, say veterinarians. Find out your options.
Read MoreVets Discuss How They Use SAA in Equine Practice
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jul 17, 2019
An SAA test can identify illness in horses, and it can also ensure they’re healthy enough for other procedures, such as surgery. Here’s a look into how some vets use SAA in their practices.
Read MoreHow Veterinarians Use Chiropractic to Assess Equine Back Pain
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jul 16, 2019
Veterinarians are using chiropractic techniques more frequently to evaluate and treat back disorders in horses. Here, a CSU professor and researcher outlines basic principles.
Read MoreEquine Influenza: Vaccinating for Optimal Protection
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jul 16, 2019
Equine influenza is one of the most contagious and costly diseases. As such, preventing its spread in the first place is the easiest course of action.
Read MoreNew IUD for Suppressing Estrus in Mares
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jun 5, 2019
Researchers successfully tested a drug- and hormone-free approach for suppressing estrus in mares they say is safe, easy, and doesn’t affect future fertility.
Read MorePrepurchase Exams for Upper-Level Sport Horses
by Erica Larson | Jun 4, 2019
There’s no getting around it: Horses—especially those expected to perform at a high level—are risky purchases. But a thorough prepurchase exam can help give you confidence that you’re making the right investment for your scenario. Here’s what practitioners look for during prepurchase exams for upper-level sport horses.
Read MoreRetained Fetal Membranes in Mares: Pros and Cons of Manual Removal
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jun 2, 2019
A recent study showed that controlled manual removal of retained fetal membranes in mares had a relatively low risk for both normal foaling and high-risk mares. But this technique isn’t without complications.
Read MoreManaging Postpartum Metritis in Mares
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jun 1, 2019
The main goals when treating metritis (inflammation of the uterine wall) in mares are to control bacterial growth, evacuate uterine contents, and prevent complications. Here’s how vets accomplish these goals.
Read MoreEvaluating Airway Function in Horses: How Well Do Vets Agree?
by Erica Larson | May 31, 2019
Arytenoid function can impact both sales price and airway function in horses, so it’s important for both buyers and sellers that veterinarians evaluate it consistently, one practitioner says.
Read MoreSurvey Says OTTB Owners Satisfied With Their Mounts
by Erica Larson | May 30, 2019
Researchers recently found that, despite what can be an arduous first year of transition, healthwise, owners are overwhelmingly very satisfied with their horses and most said they’d buy an OTTB again.
Read MoreStrangles in Horses: Interpreting Gold-Standard Test Results
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | May 28, 2019
Researchers found that while any of the three tested qPCR diagnostic approaches can be effective in diagnosing true strangles cases, one stood out.
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