Coverage from the 66th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention.
A review of research into laminitic pain in horses found veterinarians rely on a multimodal approach for pain management.
An equine nutritionist reviews what we know about the horse’s immune system and the potential to enhance disease resistance through diet.
In a standardized-lesion-induced model, veterinarians found high-powered laser significantly reduced enlargement of lesions on ultrasound and increased signs of healing on Doppler and MRI.
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A veterinarian shares research evaluating handling, storage, and testing conditions and the reliability of PPID testing.
The 2 goals of an equine back treatment plan are breaking the pain cycle and increasing strength, function, and stability.
An equine gastroenterology expert offers advice to veterinarians managing colic on farms. He also talks about indications it’s time to move the horse to a hospital.
Studies support DHAI combined with uterine lavage one hour after insemination as a useful approach for helping settle problem mares.
Studies in other species show bisphosphonates’ elimination half-lives in bone are prolonged and can range from months to years, leading researchers to investigate their residence times in horses’ bones.
A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.
Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) announced incoming officials and recognized its 2020 award winners Dec. 6-9 during the 2020 Annual Convention & Trade Show, held virtually.
A Standardbred farm near a fracking site managed milk aspiration/subdued mentation in multiple foals over three years. Although treatment was costly, recovered foals were as athletic as unaffected foals when they went on to race.
Starting Dec. 1, the reimagined convention will blend live and on-demand educational sessions.
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