Should an owner administer over-the-counter procaine penicillin to sick horses or those that could have an infection? A veterinarian responds.
The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.
Veterinarians should consider several important issues when using or prescribing compounded products.
What is your opinion on using tranquilizers to calm a horse down so you can ride it? I’m thinking of our son’s mare who is a little too hot at this time of the year.
It’s in everyone’s best interest if you can medicate a horse without getting into a fight. Here are some tips and tricks to make medicating easier.
Drug compounding seems to hit the news every few years. What’s the big deal?
Because poorly controlled pain can be a deciding factor for euthanizing laminitic horses, an appropriate and timely approach to pain management is critical in caring for affected horses.
The longer a horse is under anesthesia, the greater the risk. Learn how veterinarians safely anesthetize horses in the field for 60 minutes or longer.
Treating “untouchable” horses, such as some rodeo stock, is a rare but real challenge for veterinarians. Doing so requires experience, modified drug dosages, and creative restraint techniques to keep humans and horses safe during handling.
Medication regulations for racehorses are changing. Here’s what you need to know.
The court declined to review a ruling overturning a suspension imposed on equine vet Rodney Stewart, DVM.
Researchers are continually working to find new and better ways to manage and treat horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly equine Cushing’s). Learn the most up-to-date informations about this disease from our experts.
Meperidine might provide a suitable alternative to NSAIDs for treating equine foot pain in some cases.
Short-term anesthesia for procedures lasting fewer than 20 minutes is common field work in equine medicine.
Stakeholders are learning how difficult it can be to achieve uniformity, even with basic regulations.
Researchers found that NSAID administration reduced immune response in previously exposed and naive horses.
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