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Rhodococcus equi Update

Fernanda Cesar, DVM, MS, DACVIM May 31, 2017

Dr. Fernanda Cesar shares the most current research on R. equi, which causes pneumonia in foals.

Equine Vaccination: What, When, and Why?

David W. Horohov, PhD April 28, 2017

Dr. David Horohov, UK Gluck Equine Research Center director, gives a overview of vaccines and explains their importance.

Insect Bite Hypersensitivity and Pruritus in Horses

Susan L. White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM April 3, 2017

Dr. Susan White shares strategies for successful management of horses sweet itch, an allergic reaction to bug bites.

Disease Surveillance Using GIS and Scan Statistics

The Horse Staff February 28, 2017

Jacqueline Smith, PhD, explains how geographic information systems can help monitor and even predict disease outbreaks.

genomics applications in the horse industry; Equine Genetics: Looking to the Future

The UK Genetic Testing and Research Lab

Kathryn Graves, PhD January 31, 2017

Do you want to know if your broodmare carries a serious genetic disease? Are you curious about your horse’s color? Or do you need to confirm parentage on a horse? Learn about equine genetic testing available from the University of Kentucky.

Infectious Diarrhea in Horses

Nathan M. Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, CHT December 30, 2016

Dr. Nathan Slovis shares information about the causes and diagnosis of diarrhea in foals and adult horses.

From Hoof Testers to MRI

Brendan Furlong, MVB, MRCVS November 30, 2016

Take a look at the evolution of diagnosing distal limb lameness in sport horse practice with Dr. Brendan Furlong.

Equine Parasite Control: What’s New?

Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM September 30, 2016

Horse deworming recommendations have changed. Get up-to-date with Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky.

Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage

The Horse Staff August 31, 2016

David Poole, PhD, DSc, of Kansas State University, presents information about horses’ oxygen transport pathway.

Identifying High-Risk Horse Pregnancies

The Horse Staff May 31, 2016

University of Kentucky’s Dr. Barry Ball defines the high-risk pregnancy and its causes and offers management options. Learn about fescue toxicosis, umbilical torsion, premature placental separation, and more in this information-packed lecture.

Time to Thrive: Neonatal Health Concerns

Assessing the Foal and Placenta After Birth

Peter Morresey, BVSc, MVM, MACVSc, Dipl. ACT, ACVIM, CVA April 29, 2016

A foal’s first hours are fragile. Here, Dr. Peter Morresey of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, shares the early signs of trouble to look for in both the foal and its placenta. What you learn might save a foal’s life.

Navicular Disease

The Horse Staff March 30, 2016

The University of Tennessee’s Dr. Jim Schumacher overviews navicular syndrome’s risk factors, treatments, and more.

Comparing SAA Levels in Horses With Respiratory Diseases

Emergent and Re-Emergent Equine Disease

Peter Timoney, MVB, MS, PhD, FRCVS January 29, 2016

An ever-present threat to equine industries worldwide, presented by University of Kentucky’s Dr. Peter Timoney.

Equine Coronavirus: An Enteric Virus of Adult Horses

Equine Enteric Coronavirus

Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM December 31, 2015

Emerging virus or incidental bystander? Dr. Nicola Pusterla of UC Davis shares insight into this infectious disease.

Pain Management in Horses

Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS September 30, 2015

Dr. Anthony Blikslager offers insight to vets on recognizing horses in pain and covers drug therapy options.

Developing Practical Pasture and Forage Diagnostic Tools

The Horse Staff May 29, 2015

Dr. Ray Smith, forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, talks about pasture testing with a focus on ergovaline levels in tall fescue grass.