While equine surgeons enjoy sharing the mantra “if in doubt, cut it out,” researchers recently reported that when it comes to some OCD lesions, letting nature run its course might be the better option.
Robbie Timmons’ vision has helped place more than 20,000 Thoroughbred ex-racehorses into new homes since 1997.
Donald P. Knowles, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, devised and confirmed efficacy of imidocarb dipropionate as a treatment that eliminates Theileria equi from horses infected with equine piroplasmosis.
Dell Hancock is the chair of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Of the 1,228 respondents, 378 (31%) said they primarily use flat nylon halters for their horses.
G. Kent Carter, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, has been was installed as president while R. Reynolds Cowles, DVM, has been installed as vice president.
Drs. Jack Easley, Rob Franklin, Vivian Freer, and Katherine Garrett will serve in their new roles until 2017.
Renowned researcher and longtime Texas A&M University theriogenology professor Terry Blanchard, DVM, Dipl. ACT, has received the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 2014 Distinguished Educator (Academic) Award.
Terry Swanson, DVM, received the award for his leadership and considerable volunteerism within the association during his 46 years as a member.
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, and C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, received the award.
View some of the top tweets and take-homes from Monday at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention.
Researchers found that 82% of surgically managed horses and 61% of medically managed horses survived a cecal impaction.
Liara Gonzalez, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, and Elaine Norton, DVM, MS, received the 2014 EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows for their work to advance equine veterinary knowledge.
Emma Adam, BVetMed, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, received the award for her research into articular cartilage repair of degenerative joint disease, the leading cause of lameness and retirement in all breeds and disciplines of equine athletes
View some of the top tweets from Sunday at the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention.
The New York City council has received a proposed ordinance that would banish the iconic horse-drawn carriages from that city’s streets.
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