AAEP Convention 2019

Coverage from the 65th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention in Denver, Colorado

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Study: This corticosteroid was effective for treating horses with asthma and produced fewer side effects than current options.

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Using 0.2% PHMB-impregnated gauze reduced the growth of underlying bacteria commonly implicated in orthopedic wounds and infections of horses.

Using Stride Parameters to Prevent Racing Injuries

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Apr 1, 2020

Stride changes during races and works could help identify horses at risk of impending injury.

Old Horses Aren’t at Higher Risk of Reflux Post-Colic Surgery

by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 30, 2020

Penn Vet researchers found older horses with small intestinal lesions that survive colic surgery are just as likely as younger horses to develop postoperative reflux or to survive to hospital discharge.

Reconsider Amikacin at Reduced Doses for Joint Injections

by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 29, 2020

Study: Amikacin is indeed toxic to cartilage, synovial cells, and stem cells. When used preventively for joint injections, lower doses are likely warranted.

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Administering detomidine gel to mares intravaginally might be easier and more effective than giving it intravenously.

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Veterinarians successfully used a treatment option from human medicine to reduce squamous cell carcinomas in horses’ eyes.

Equine Influenza Cases on the Rise, Even in Vaccinated Horses

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Mar 26, 2020

Adult horses are at greatest risk of infection in late winter and early spring.

Polyacrylamide Hydrogel: An Alternative Osteoarthritis Treatment Option

by Michelle Anderson | Mar 25, 2020

Pilot study: 82% of unsound racehorses with osteoarthritis treated with 2.5% PAAG joint injections showed no signs of lameness six weeks after treatment.