Coverage from the 65th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention in Denver, Colorado
A Texas A&M-led study sought to describe “normal” equine microbiomes and compare those results to horses with colitis related to both antibiotic administration and Salmonella infection.
After identifying the affected structures, veterinarians can use ultrasound, radiographs, and synoviocentesis to assess synovial involvement.
From available treatments to feeding strategies, attendees and moderators discussed approaches for managing squamous and glandular gastric disease.
Using the natural antimicrobial prophylactically offers another line of defense against incisional infection in horses undergoing colic surgery.
The FDA recently approved dipyrone to address fever in horses with respiratory infections.
One practitioner describes her diagnostic imaging decision-making process when assessing Western performance horse soundness during prepurchase exams.
A Penn Vet researcher compared inflammation markers in imported and U.S. native horses with the goal of distinguishing mild vaccine reactions from actual disease in horses new to the United States.
Learn about steps veterinarians can take to figure out why a horse is losing weight.
Performing “tie-back” surgery earlier than standard practice led to improved outcomes for racing Thoroughbreds.
How equine practitioners can use ultrasound to evaluate the multifidus muscle, which stabilizes and supports the equine back.
Key takeaways included treating horses as individuals and adjusting medications and management strategies as needed.
One manufacturer organized a roundtable of English and Western sport horse practitioners to evaluate their use of bisphosphonates.
One practitioner describes the steps he takes during a prepurchase exam to help buyers make smart decisions.
The broad-spectrum antibiotic might be a safe and viable option for treating infections, including placentitis, in late-term mares.
Veterinarians discussing the Havemeyer Workshop while at the AAEP convention covered fluid therapy, NSAID use, and more.
While people might extol the virtues of various rehabilitation modalities, those testimonials rarely rely on the science surrounding the techniques.
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